Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail and Slate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help learners overcome barriers and engage with their programmes at a further education provider in Surrey. The role offers 1:1 and small-group support in lessons.

You will work with teaching staff to adapt materials, promote inclusion and maintain records for learner support plans. The position is temporary and suited to those with care/education experience and a patient, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners in education, care or community settings.
• Ability to support 1:1 and small groups in classroom environments.
• Commitment to inclusive learning and learner progress.
• Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to learners with additional learning needs.
• Help learners access the curriculum and develop independent learning skills.
• Work with teaching staff to adapt learning materials and implement strategies.
• Promote inclusion and positive behaviour in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to learner support plans and reviews.

Skills

Experience with learners

Strong communication

Empathy

Inclusive learning

Patience

Adaptable

Proactive

Education

Education/support qualification

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Temporary

Location: Surrey

Salary: £17.50 per hour Umbrella

Are you someone who enjoys helping learners overcome barriers and achieve what they didn't think they could?

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll support learners with additional learning needs at a further education provider, working alongside teaching staff to make sure every learner can access and engage with their programme.

You'll provide 1:1 and small-group support in lessons, helping learners build confidence, independence and the skills they need to progress.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to learners with additional learning needs.
• Helping learners access the curriculum and develop independent learning skills.
• Working closely with teaching staff to implement support strategies and adapt learning materials.
• Promoting engagement, inclusion and positive behaviour in the classroom.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to learner support plans and reviews.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience supporting young people or adults in an educational, care or community setting
• Strong communication, empathy and interpersonal skills
• A genuine commitment to inclusive learning and learner progress
• A patient, adaptable and proactive approach

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience working with learners with SEND or SEMH needs
• Knowledge of EHCPs and learning support strategies
• A relevant qualification in education or support work, or a willingness to work towards one

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company.

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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