Learning Support Assistant

NHS England; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS England is offering a unique opportunity for Learning Support Assistants to join the Supported Internship programme. You will work closely with Tutors to support students with learning difficulties and emotional needs, assisting in classroom sessions and helping interns achieve their qualifications. This role requires confidence in communication and a commitment to supporting students to reach their full potential, with responsibilities that include tailored educational support across various locations in London.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with a range of learning disabilities.
• Confident communicator with a passion for helping students with SEN.
• Experience in 1:1 classroom support is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN pupils on a 1:1 basis in the classroom.
• Provide targeted support outside of the classroom.
• Monitor and record students' progress in collaboration with tutors.

Skills

Communication

Support for SEN pupils

Organizational Skills

Job description

Following approval from the Department of Education, NHSE was awarded funding to develop an NHS National Supported Internship programme for young people with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (LDD) as well as Autism.

This unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to support students within the Supported Internship programme called Choices College.

We are seeking Learning Support Assistants to work closely with our Tutors in delivering educational outcomes related to Employability and Functional Skills qualifications.

The post holder will be a confident communicator, experienced in supporting students with a range of learning disabilities, preferably with recent extensive experience supporting students with SEN on a 1:1 basis in classroom settings.

A passion for supporting students with SEN to meet their full potential is essential.

The role involves working at various sites across London, and a willingness to travel is required.

Main duties include supporting the delivery of bespoke Employability training and functional skills to interns, assisting in classroom sessions, and maintaining weekly individual records that meet inspection standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Support SEN pupils on a 1:1 basis in the classroom
• Provide targeted support outside of the classroom, such as during internships
• Work on differentiated activities with groups of students
• Liaise with tutors to deliver SEN provisions
• Support the development of social and emotional skills of students
• Monitor and record students' progress in collaboration with tutors

Additional information about NHS England's top-level purpose and strategic goals can be found at https://www.england.nhs.uk/. Colleagues with an office-based contract are expected to spend at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Applicants from outside the NHS will typically be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

If successful at interview, an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) will be conducted in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR), which gathers relevant employment information to support onboarding. You may opt out of this process at any time during recruitment.

For more information or to arrange informal visits, please contact:

Name: Clare Learwood
Job Title: Education Quality Assurance Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]