Learning Support Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Nacro Education Centre in Chatham is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support teaching staff across a broad range of academic and vocational subjects. The role is term-time only (37.5 hours per week, 205 days per year) with a focus on enabling learners to make good progress within the centre and classroom environment.

You will work as part of a supportive team, assisting with learner needs, including LLDD/SEN considerations, and ensuring a calm, inclusive learning atmosphere that drives

Qualifications

• Previous experience in supporting young people in an education setting is desirable.
• Experience of working with LLDD students with a SEN is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff across a broad spectrum of academic and vocational subjects.
• Create a positive learning environment to help learners progress toward goals.
• Identify and monitor achievement progress for learners across settings.
• Provide feedback to staff on learner progress against targets and needs.
• Collaborate with external agencies in multi‑agency support as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Hours - 37.5 Hour (Term Time Only - 205 Days per year)

Location – Chatham

DBS requirement - Enhanced DBS

This role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship

Subject to meeting performance standards and agreed criteria, there is an opportunity for salary progression within the first year, with further increases available over time. Nacro’s pay framework offers clear progression pathways and supports ongoing professional development and career growth.

We are Nacro, we believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.That’s why our housing, education, justice, and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.We see your future, whatever the past.

Who are we looking for?

We are in search of a Learning Support Assistant to join our Education Centre Based in Chatham . The role is to assist and support teaching staff delivering a broad spectrum of academic and vocational subject areas within the classroom and around the centre.

We are a supportive and friendly team, who work together to ensure quality of our provision, within the local community to support the needs of the locality.

What will I be doing as a Learning Support Assistant?

A Learning Support Assistant plays a critical role in creating a positive learning environment to support learners in achieve their goals. You will ensure that learners receive high quality support to enable them to make good progress from their starting points.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Identify and maintain focus on achievement of desired outcomes for learners across all subject areas looking at a variety of progression destinations to ensure they are preparing for and participating in suitable opportunities.
• Have a good understanding of all learners’ needs, including LDD/SEND and supportive strategies that are included in the group profile and initial assessment.
• Actively engage and motivate learners in decisions that affect them whilst supporting the delivery of tailored programmes that cater for the specific needs, interests, and abilities of each individual learner
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on progress of learners, against targets set, including qualifications and pastoral support needs.
• Develop relationships and liaise with appropriate external agencies in support of learner’s needs and work collaboratively in a multi-agency setting as required.

Requirements for this role:

• Previous experience in supporting young people in an education setting is desirable.
• Experience of working with LLDD students with a SEN is desirable.
• An Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS check is essential.

We are looking for the following skills/attribute:

• Excellent organisational and planning skills - Organise work to meet targets and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work as part of the wider team.
• Communicating to a high standard at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Calm and objective when faced with problems and challenges.

Nacro is fair and inclusive employer

At Nacro, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team. We are a Ban the Box employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal records. Convictions are not discussed at application stage and will only be considered later if relevant to the role, assessed fairly, proportionately and confidentially.