Learning Support Assistant

Lincolnshire County Council; Boston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join InspireU as a Learning Support Assistant, supporting local learners aged 16-24 with behavioral issues. This role involves managing classroom behavior, engaging students in practical lessons, and offers career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will be proactive and creative, with training provided for those new to the field.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Comprehensive benefits including discounts and cycle-to-work schemes

Flexible working policies

Career development opportunities

Generous annual leave, with options to buy more

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable learners is advantageous.
• Proactive and understanding approach required.
• Comprehensive training provided, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in a 1:1 or small group setting.
• Manage behavior and keep learners engaged in lessons.
• Coordinate themed projects and organize sports and development days.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Creativity

Flexibility

Job description

We have a new and exciting opportunity to join the team at InspireU as a Learning Support Assistant working in Boston and Spalding.

About the Role

At InspireU, we deliver study programmes to local people aged 16-24, who may have behavioural issues or academic support needs. Our learners complete lessons in Maths, English, and Preparing for Adulthood. As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you will support them as they learn the theory and apply their knowledge practically.

Our LSAs work with learners either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups. We operate in smaller-than-average classrooms, with classes of no more than 14. Your daily tasks include helping manage behaviour and ensuring learners are engaged in lessons. The role involves various activities such as coordinating themed projects, video blogging, and organizing sports and development days.

This is a fixed-term position for 12 months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. The role involves working 2 days in Spalding and 2 days in Boston, totaling 32 hours per week.

About the Team

The team values communication and collaboration, with daily debriefs to discuss the day’s challenges and successes. The team includes tutors, wellbeing coaches, job coaches, and employment officers, all committed to helping learners realize and achieve their potential.

We foster a supportive environment with social events, development days, and team-building activities to promote team cohesion and professional growth.

About You

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who can use their creativity to keep young learners engaged. You should be proactive, flexible, understanding, highly organized, and an effective communicator. Experience working with vulnerable learners is advantageous but not essential, as we provide comprehensive training, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and other relevant programs.

Our Offer

We support career progression with pathways to roles such as Provision Manager, Job Coach, Wellbeing Coach, or Tutor. Benefits include:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits including discounts and cycle-to-work schemes
• Flexible working policies
• Career development opportunities
• Generous annual leave, with options to buy more

For more details, visit: Rewards and benefits.

To apply or discuss the role, contact Angela Purkis at 07825 403730 or email [e-mail].

Applications close on 8th June, with interviews on 20th June in Boston. The position may require a criminal record check, and we advise reading the attached job information pack before applying.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Fluency Duty

Fluency in spoken English is essential for this role, in accordance with the Immigration Act 2016.