Learning Support Assistant

ACT Training Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Learning Support Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting students with diverse learning needs. This innovative role focuses on enhancing academic and emotional development, ensuring that every student thrives in their educational journey. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young learners. If you're committed to fostering an inclusive educational experience and want to contribute to a vibrant community, this position offers the perfect platform for you to shine.

Benefits

Funded Professional Qualifications

Flexible Leave

Paid Maternity Leave

Wellbeing Allowance

Financial Loan Structures

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with special educational needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional support to Further Education students.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and participation.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Support for Special Educational Needs

Education

Experience in Education Setting

Job description

Application Declaration: I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the information given in this application is true and accurate. I understand that if the information is false or misleading it may lead to any offer of employment being terminated or withdrawn. By submitting an application I confirm that I have demonstrable evidence of right to work in the UK. Please note: the EFI is unable to accept applications from those who require employer sponsorship.

Data Protection: Please read our Privacy Notice for our Recruitment & Selection Process detailing how we process and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). We are committed to the safe and secure handling of all personal information we hold for individuals and we are transparent about why we need, how we use and how we store your personal information.

Safeguarding Statement: At the EFI, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults is paramount. We expect all our staff and prospective staff to share this commitment. Please read our Safeguarding Policy here for further information.

Learning Support Assistant
Part-Time and Full-Time roles available.
Term-Time Only Contract (42 weeks per year)
Fixed-Term Contract until July 2025
Education for Industry Group (EFI): Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) Electra House - London, EC2M 6SE and London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) Ramillies House - London, W1F 7LN

About the role

We are looking for enthusiastic and customer-centric Learning Support Assistants to provide exceptional support to our Further Education students with declared needs. The role works closely alongside students to support their day-to-day learning, in class and out of class, helping to remove any barriers they may face accessing learning and participation.

The Learning Support Assistant's purpose is to ensure all students across the EFI Group make excellent progress both academically and with their social and emotional development. The role will report into the Education for Industry Group division, however will either be based at the Fashion Retail Academy or London College of Beauty Therapy.

About you

• You will have a commitment to providing excellent customer service and building outstanding rapport with a diverse range of people.
• You will have a flexible approach and the ability to support the learning and development of students regardless of their starting points.
• You will have experience of working or supporting young people with special educational needs in an education setting.
• You will have excellent interpersonal skills and good written and communication skills.

Why The EFI?

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other and celebrate together! Our carefully curated benefits package offers something for everyone, whether you’re interested in:

• Furthering your development through funded professional qualifications and a personal growth allowance
• Generous and flexible leave that suits your lifestyle, including an around the world trip after 5 years’ service!
• Market-leading family friendly pay, including 6 months fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave!
• A monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan structures to support your financial health

Salary: £25,886.25 per annum (FTE)

How to Apply/Next Steps:

Please find the link to our application form here: EFI Application Form

Please create an account and click Start Application to upload and submit your completed application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing Date:
Please note, we will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis. Early application is encouraged.

More Information/Contact us:

For more information about the EFI, visit our EFI, FRA, and LCBT websites and refer to the job description and person specification.
Please contact [e-mail] for further information.

Diversity Statement

The EFI is proud to have a student body as diverse as its central London location! With students from 17 ethnicities, traveling from all over the United Kingdom, with a variety of learning needs and a wide range of experiences and interests, we are looking to recruit a workforce that is as diverse as our amazing students and will support them to achieve their potential. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email us at [e-mail]. Any equality and diversity information you choose to give helps to provide the HR team at the EFI with a deeper understanding of our people, and their experiences. It assists us in identifying any existing biases or gaps that the EFI can work on addressing and improving. All ED&I information you provide is strictly confidential to the HR Department and will not be seen by the shortlisting or selection panel.