Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Warwick; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym access

Free on-site parking

Voluntary health cash plans

Annual flu vaccination voucher

Staff wellbeing support

Discounted hair and beauty treatments

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in Warwick is hiring a Learning Support Assistant to support students with SEND, EHCPs, and independence tasks. You will assist in classrooms and workshops, provide mentoring for Level 1 and higher-level learners, and collaborate with the SEN Team Leader to track targets.

The role is permanent, term-time only, with a 37-hour week. Benefits include term-time holidays, on-site gym access, and staff development opportunities.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent.
• Enhanced DBS certificate required.
• Experience with SEND and EHCP processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-class, workshop and mentoring support as directed by SEN Team Leader.
• Act as key worker for EHCP students, monitor targets and contribute to EHCP reviews.
• Provide dignified personal care and assistance when required after training.

Skills

SEND support

EHCP knowledge

Personal care

Mentoring

Classroom support

Autistic spectrum conditions

Learning difficulties

Education

GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 or Level 2

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Employment Type: Permanent, Term Time only

Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £24,897 pro rata per annum, £19,008 per annum actual (Based on 35 hours per week, term-time only)

Are you an empathetic, patient, and dedicated support professional driven by the belief that every young person deserves an equitable pathway to independence? We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join inclusive educational community. In this role, you will be a vital anchor for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), empowering them to overcome barriers, access the vocational curriculum, and build essential life skills.

Your time will be spent providing direct classroom and workshop support for Level 1 learners, alongside delivering targeted mentoring for students on higher-level courses who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

• A stable 36-week term-time schedule that leaves your academic holidays completely free.
• Free on-site gym access, voluntary health cash plans, an annual flu vaccination voucher, and dedicated wellbeing support.
• Free on-site parking, discounted hair and beauty treatments at college salons, and savings on training courses.
• Comprehensive staff development programs, including mandatory Team Teach training and accredited 'Teaching Essentials' modules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver responsive in-class, workshop, and out-of-class mentoring support as directed by the SEN Team Leader.
• Act as a key worker for designated EHCP students, monitoring individual targets and actively contributing to the annual EHCP review process.
• Provide dignified personal care and assistance (including toileting, feeding, or mobility support) when required, following specialized training.

Requirements:

• English and Maths skills equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4 or Level 2 standard and an Enhanced DBS Certificate.
• Prior experience supporting young people with learning difficulties, disabilities, or autistic spectrum conditions.

What's on Offer

• 36-week term-time schedule with academic holidays free
• Free on-site gym access
• Voluntary health cash plans
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments at college salons
• Savings on training courses
• Team Teach training
• Accredited 'Teaching Essentials' modules

• English and Maths GCSE Grade C/4 or Level 2 equivalent
• Enhanced DBS Certificate
• Prior experience supporting young people with learning difficulties, disabilities, or autistic spectrum conditions
• 36-week term-time schedule with academic holidays free
• Free on-site gym access
• Voluntary health cash plans

Skills & Qualifications

SEND support EHCP knowledge Personal care Mentoring Classroom support Working with autistic spectrum conditions Working with learning difficulties

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• Location: Warwick
• Phase: Fe