Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail and Slate; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment company in the UK seeks passionate Learning Support Assistants to provide vital support to students with additional learning needs. No formal teaching qualifications required, but candidates should have a Level 2 qualification in English/Maths and experience with SEN students or a care background. This role offers competitive hourly rates and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates (weekly pay)

Flexible working hours

Support and guidance

Opportunity to inspire and shape the next generation

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for supporting learners in their education journey.
• Willingness to obtain an ENHANCED DBS check.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 and group support of students with additional learning needs.
• Supporting teachers/lecturers for inclusive learning.
• Safeguarding of vulnerable learners.

Skills

Experience working with SEN children or young adults

Knowledge of additional learning needs

Up to date Safeguarding training

Education

Level 2 qualification or higher in English/Maths

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting learners? Dovetail and Slate are an employment business working in partnership with over 200 colleges across the UK, 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

Level 2 qualification or higher in English/Maths AND willingness to obtain an ENHANCED DBS check.

• Experience working with SEN children or young adults

OR 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. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

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.

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