Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail and Slate; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Support and guidance

Temp-to-Perm opportunities

College benefits

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking Learning Support Assistants to support learners across colleges in the UK. The role requires enthusiasm for helping students with additional learning needs and can suit those from education or care backgrounds.

No formal teaching qualifications are required. You will provide 1:1 and group support, assist teachers to create an inclusive environment, and contribute to safeguarding of vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN children or young adults.
• Experience in education.
• OR an extensive care background.
• Knowledge of additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 and group support of students with additional learning needs.
• Supporting teachers/lecturers to ensure an inclusive learning environment for SEN students.
• Safeguarding of vulnerable learners.
• Full time and part time hours are available.
• Term time only roles are available also.

Skills

SEN experience

Education experience

Care background

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting learners? Dovetail and Slate are an employment business working in partnership with over 200 colleges across the UK, is offering exciting Learning Support Assistant opportunities for individuals with experience supporting learners or from a care background. No formal teaching qualifications are required, just a genuine enthusiasm for supporting learners in their education journey.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 and group support of students with additional learning needs
• Supporting teachers/lecturers to ensure an inclusive learning environment for SEN students
• Safeguarding of vulnerable learners
• Full time and part time hours are available.
• Term time only roles are available also.

Requirements

• Experience working with SEN children or young adults
• Experience in education
• OR an extensive care background
• Knowledge of additional learning needs
• Up to date Safeguarding training, or a willingness to obtain
• Enhanced DBS or a willingness to obtain.

Benefits/Packages

• Competitive hourly rates (depending on experience & qualifications) - weekly pay!
• Flexible working hours
• Support and guidance
• Opportunity to inspire and shape the next generation.
• Temp to Perm Roles Available
• Usual college benefits and job satisfaction

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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