Learning Support Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Royal Wootton Bassett; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee support / counselling

Job summary

Horizons College in Royal Wootton Bassett is seeking empathetic and adaptable individuals to support learners aged 16-25 with autism and complex needs. Join a specialist provider that values safeguarding, resilience and teamwork as part of a positive behavioural approach.

The role offers 29.5 hours per week with full training provided. Successful applicants will contribute to the learners’ welfare, development and future prospects within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and adaptable to support learners with complex needs.
• Willingness to contribute to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support learners aged 16-25 with autism and other complex needs in a specialist setting.
• Demonstrate patience, resilience and collaboration within a team to deliver person-centred care.

Job description

Horizons College is an innovative and inclusive specialist education provider for learners aged 16-25 with learning difficulties and complex needs. We proudly opened our campus in Royal Wootton Bassett's Interface Business Park in September 2022 and were rated "Good" by Ofsted in March 2024. Which was a fantastic achievement which our team were proud of on our journey to success.If you are empathetic, patient and flexible within a team as well as passionate and able to put the learners at the heart of all their best efforts, then we would love to hear from you.We are looking for empathetic and adaptable individuals, who thrive under pressure and have a natural ability to solve challenges. You will also need physical and emotional resilience to work with young people with a primary diagnosis of Autism, some of whom have other complex needs. You will be keen to use our positive behavioural approach, have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.At Horizons College, our mission is clear: Empowering learners to shape their future, and this role is critical in helping us achieve that vision. If this mission resonates with you as an education professional ready for the next step in your career - we want to hear from you.

Hours: 29.5 hours per week

Interview Date: As received

Training: It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Brunel Perks - exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
• Carefirst - impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Continuous Service date honoured

Most importantly, we can promise that you will achieve a high level of job satisfaction through the professional family community our colleagues represent; and the positive impact your role will have on supporting and developing our children and young people's futures. Your role matters.

Potential talent for this exciting opportunity are warmly invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our students and team really are.

In addition to exploring our college's journey to success via our website, please contact the office to arrange a visit to tour the site or/and have an informal conversation with the Principal.