Learning Support Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking tuition agency seeks an experienced Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated support for students with special educational needs in Chertsey. This part-time role offers the flexibility to choose your own assignments and hours while working in a respectful environment. With a commitment to excellence and ongoing support from qualified education consultants, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' lives. Join a nurturing team recognized for its dedication to fostering trust and self-esteem in learners. If you are passionate about education and want to contribute to a positive learning experience, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive tutoring rates

Incentive scheme

Travel allowance

Free annual training workshops

Social events

Tutor of the Month award

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of relevant tutoring or teaching experience in the UK.
• Candidates must have a current Enhanced DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for students with special educational needs.
• Follow guidelines on the Bright Heart Approach and receive relevant training.

Skills

Experience with SEN students

Excellent written and spoken English

Tutoring and teaching experience

Strong subject knowledge

Passion for teaching

Education

University qualification or current study towards one

A-levels

Job description

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Bright Heart Education’s tuition agency (an employment business) seeks an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) with excellent written and spoken English for a student in Chertsey for 15 hours per week. Experience working with students with SEN is strongly desired.

Why work with Bright Heart?

• Specialist SEN tutoring agency
• Recognised at the National Tutoring Awards (2022/23/24) and Nasen Awards (2020/21)
• Work as a self-employed, part-time tutor, with the freedom to choose your own assignments and hours
• Competitive tutoring rates, including an incentive scheme and a travel allowance for in-person tutoring
• Diverse client base working with parents, councils, and schools, offering options for day-time and after-school tutoring
• Respectful working environment for tutors
• Ongoing support from qualified education consultants
• Continuous training, including access to comprehensive CPD through TES Develop
• Free annual nasen training workshops and social events hosted by Bright Heart
• Tutor of the Month award of £150

Responsibilities

• Successful candidates will receive further information and guidelines on the Bright Heart Approach and relevant training for working with SEN students

About the Company

Bright Heart is an award-winning London-based tuition agency. We won the Tuition Business of the Year award in the 2022 National Tutoring Awards, arranged by The Tutors’ Association, and were runners-up in 2023 and 2024. We were also an accredited Tuition Partner for the National Tutoring Programme (NTP), which concluded in August 2024.

We adopt a nurturing approach, supporting students with special educational needs (SEN), confidence, or motivation issues. Our Bright Heart Approach involves understanding each student from their unique perspective with warmth to foster trust, self-esteem, and self-belief before building academic skills.

Bright Heart is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate (with a check of the children’s barred list) before starting any tutoring. We can assist with DBS applications if needed. Candidates must also provide two relevant professional references and a parent reference. Those who have lived or worked overseas in the last five years will need to provide additional checks, including a police certificate. Please review our safer recruitment policy on our website for details.

Additionally, candidates should have:

• At least 12 months of relevant tutoring and/or teaching experience in the UK
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Strong subject knowledge in their tutoring subject(s)
• A university qualification or current study towards one, and A-levels
• A passion for teaching and their subject(s)
• Experience and passion for working with students with SEN