Learning Support Assistant

Positive Futures Recruitment; Minehead; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 19.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Training & development

Friendly team environment

Impact on students' lives

Career in education

Descripción de la vacante

Positive Futures Recruitment is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to support young adults with learning disabilities in a specialist FE setting. You will help students develop independence, confidence and employability skills across residential, vocational and classroom contexts.

The role involves term-time hours with additional days and training, a two-week rota including weekends, and sleep-ins paid at £65 per shift. Prior experience and appropriate qualifications are desirable.

Formación

• Previous experience in education, care or similar environments (desirable).
• Understanding of supporting individuals with disabilities (desirable).
• Flexibility to work weekends and sleep-ins (desirable).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (desirable).
• Level 3 Education or Care qualification (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence (desirable).

Responsabilidades

• Support students in learning, practical activities and daily living skills.
• Encourage confidence, independence and personal achievement.
• Assist with communication, self-advocacy and social development.
• Support life skills like cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal care, teamwork and presentation.
• Provide one-to-one support where required.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a positive, inclusive environment.
• Support positive behaviour and wellbeing.

Conocimientos

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Supportive care

Sleep-in readiness

Educación

Level 2 English & Maths

Level 3 Education/Care

Descripción del empleo

Learning Support Practitioner

Salary: £12.87 - £13.40 p/h (£21,622 - £22,512 per annum) - depending on experience and qualifications plus £65 per sleep-in shift.

Hours: 40 per week - Term time plus additional days and training (42 weeks per year)

Additional Information: Shift work is required, including weekends and sleep-ins. Sleep-in shifts are paid at a flat rate of £65, in addition to your annual salary.

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve independence, confidence, and life-changing outcomes? We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Practitioner to join a specialist further education setting supporting young adults with learning disabilities as they develop the skills needed for employment and independent living.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work across residential, vocational, and classroom environments, helping students build the confidence and practical skills they need to thrive in adulthood.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Learning Support Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting students both academically and socially. Working closely with teachers, tutors, and residential staff, you'll help create positive learning experiences while promoting independence and personal development.

• Supporting students in learning, practical activities, and daily living skills.
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and personal achievement.
• Assisting students with communication, self-advocacy, and social development.
• Supporting the development of life skills including cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal care, teamwork, and presentation skills.
• Providing one-to-one support where required.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive and inclusive environment.
• Supporting positive behaviour and wellbeing.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a two-week rota and includes alternate weekends.

Typical shifts include:

• 7:00am - 3:00pm
• 10:00am - 6:00pm
• 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Sleep-in shifts are also required and are paid at an additional rate of £65 per sleep-in.

About You

We're looking for someone who is caring, positive, and motivated to make a difference.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience within education, care, support work, or a similar environment (desirable).
• An understanding of supporting individuals with disabilities (desirable).
• A willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (desirable).
• A Level 3 qualification in Education or Care (desirable).
• A full UK driving licence (desirable).

What's on Offer?

• Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• The chance to make a genuine impact on young people's lives.
• A rewarding career supporting students to achieve greater independence and prepare for future employment.

If you're passionate about helping others reach their potential and want a career where every day makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.