Learning Support Assistant

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Flexible hours

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking experienced Learning Support Assistants for a leading Further Education college in Stockport. This role involves providing learning support to FE students, in both one-to-one and classroom settings, to help develop their learning, development and progression.

We offer flexible hours with both full-time and part-time placements, immediate start, and competitive pay of £10-£14 per hour. Join a supportive FE environment and gain valuable experience with Morgan Hunt.

Qualifications

• Experience as Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant or similar.
• Experience supporting learners in educational or care settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and ability to build positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and classroom learning support.
• Support students' academic, personal and social development.
• Assist learners with additional learning needs and disabilities.
• Monitor progress and maintain records.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, inclusion and positive behaviour.

Skills

Learning support

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

SEND experience

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Stockport

Morgan Hunt is delighted to be working with a leading Further Education college to recruit experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) in Stockport. This is an exciting opportunity to support students with their learning, development and progression within a supportive Further Education environment.

Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, this is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on students' educational journeys.

Location: Stockport
Salary: £10 - £14 per hour
Contract: Temporary / Full-time & Part-time
Start Date: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and classroom-based learning support to FE students.
• Support students with their academic, personal and social development.
• Assist learners with additional learning needs and disabilities where required.
• Work closely with teaching staff to support effective learning and student engagement.
• Help students access learning materials and participate fully in lessons.
• Encourage learners to develop confidence, independence and essential skills.
• Monitor and report on student progress and any support needs.
• Maintain appropriate records and follow college procedures.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, inclusion, health and safety and positive behaviour.
• Adapt support approaches to meet individual learner needs.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience working as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker or similar role.
• Experience supporting young people or adults within an educational or care setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting learners to achieve their potential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider support team.
• Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs or SEND would be desirable.

Learners

• Further Education students.
• Learners with a range of additional learning and support needs.
• Students requiring additional classroom, academic or personal support.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of up to £15 per hour.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• Immediate start.
• Supportive Further Education environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within the FE sector.
• Potential for further opportunities through Morgan Hunt.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference to students' confidence and educational outcomes.
• Gain valuable experience supporting learners within Further Education.
• Work alongside experienced teaching and support staff.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.

Safeguarding

This role is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment requirements.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.