Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail and Slate; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Support and guidance

Temp to perm

College benefits

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work with students with additional learning needs in partner colleges across the UK. The role involves 1:1 and small group support, assisting teachers to create inclusive classrooms.

Full-time, part-time and term-time roles are available, with weekly pay and flexible hours. Applicants with experience in education or care are preferred, and safeguarding/DBS checks will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN children or young adults.
• Experience in education or an extensive care background.
• Knowledge of additional learning needs.
• Up to date safeguarding training, or willingness to obtain.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 and group support of students with additional learning needs.
• Supporting teachers/lecturers to ensure an inclusive learning environment for SEN students.
• Safeguarding of vulnerable learners.
• Full time and part time hours are available.
• Term time only roles are available also.

Skills

SEN experience

ALN knowledge

Safeguarding training

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting learners? Dovetail and Slate are an employment business working in partnership with over 200 colleges across the UK, is offering exciting Learning Support Assistant opportunities for individuals with experience supporting learners or from a care background. No formal teaching qualifications are required, just a genuine enthusiasm for supporting learners in their education journey.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 and group support of students with additional learning needs
• Supporting teachers/lecturers to ensure an inclusive learning environment for SEN students
• Safeguarding of vulnerable learners
• Full time and part time hours are available.
• Term time only roles are available also.

Requirements

• Experience working with SEN children or young adults
• Experience in educationOR an extensive care background
• Knowledge of additional learning needs
• Up to date Safeguarding training, or a willingness to obtain
• Enhanced DBS or a willingness to obtain.

Benefits/Packages

• Competitive hourly rates (depending on experience & qualifications) - weekly pay!
• Flexible working hours
• Support and guidance
• Opportunity to inspire and shape the next generation.
• Temp to Perm Roles Available
• Usual college benefits and job satisfaction

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Because education matters.

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