Learning Support Assistant

Reed; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed is seeking a part-time or full-time role to support learners aged 16-19 in Uxbridge. The role involves one-to-one and group learning support, mentoring and helping learners re-engage with education.

You will work closely with tutors and external agencies to ensure learners receive tailored help and develop employability skills. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting young people, excellent communication, and a patient, empathetic, resilient approach, with background in

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners aged 16-19.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Experience in education, training, mentoring, youth work or support setting.
• Understanding safeguarding responsibilities and needs of vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group learning support to learners aged 16-19.
• Support disengaged learners to re-engage positively.
• Assist tutors in delivering classroom activities and learning programmes.
• Encourage participation, attendance and positive behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with learners as a mentor and role model.
• Help learners develop confidence, resilience, communication and employability skills.
• Support learners with social, emotional and wellbeing needs where appropriate.
• Work with tutors, support staff and external agencies to ensure learners receive needed support.

Skills

Learner support

Communication

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Job description

Location: Uxbridge

Job Type: Part time (4 days per week) or full time (5 days)

Pay: £16.69 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group learning support to learners aged 16-19.
• Support learners who may have experienced disengagement from education and help them re-engage positively.
• Assist tutors in the delivery of classroom activities and learning programmes.
• Encourage participation, attendance, and positive behaviour within the learning environment.
• Build positive and professional relationships with learners, acting as a mentor and role model.
• Support learners to develop confidence, resilience, communication, and employability skills.
• Support learners with social, emotional, and wellbeing needs where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with tutors, support staff, and external agencies to ensure learners receive the support they need

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting young people, preferably aged 16-19.
• Be passionate about helping learners overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Be patient, empathetic, and resilient.
• Have experience in an education, training, mentoring, youth work, or support setting.
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities and the needs of vulnerable young people.

Why Work With Us?

• Exclusive access to roles in leading FE colleges and training providers
• 1-2-1 support from a Specialist SEN Consultant (CV tips & interview prep!)
• Health Cash Plan & REED Discount Club
• Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay
• Access to REED Learning & Development programmes
• Eye test and spectacle vouchers