Learning Support Assistant Carer (multiple posts)

Wirral Metropolitan College; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking multiple part-time Learning Support Assistant Carers to support students with diverse needs. This role involves providing personal care and educational support, contributing to a nurturing environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications including NVQ Level 2 in Care and strong communication skills. Benefits include enhanced leave and commitment to continuous professional development. Join us in making a positive impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Outstanding facilities

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible work approach

Pension contribution rates of 20.8%

Access to free car parking

Qualifications

• Be able to support young people and adults with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Experience of providing personal care and manual handling.
• Willingness to undertake training as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for individuals or groups of students in/out of class.
• Work with subject tutors for effective support.
• Maintain necessary tracking and monitoring documentation.

Skills

Support for individuals with learning difficulties

Personal care support

Experience with Microsoft Office

Education

5 GCSE passes including Maths and English

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Job description

Learning Support Assistant Carer (multiple posts available)

We are looking for multiple Learning Support Assistant Carers to join our Additional Learning Support Team. This is a 24 hours per week, part‑time, permanent role offering a salary of £14,655 per annum.

Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, high‑quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community. To achieve our purpose, we live our values: We are Ambitious, Resilient, Inclusive, Empowering, Accountable.

Job Purpose / Key Responsibilities

• To provide appropriate support for individual or groups of students in/out of class, in accordance with their individual support plan, so that they achieve their learning goals.
• To provide appropriate personal care support to students who require this, including supporting students to use the toilet, wash, and eat/drink.
• To work with subject tutors to ensure appropriate and effective support to meet individual student needs.
• To contribute to the maintenance of all necessary tracking and monitoring documentation (e.g. daily records; student reviews).

Skills and Qualifications

• 5 GCSE passes or equivalent including Maths and English
• NVQ Level 2 in Care
• Experience of Microsoft Office packages
• Be able to support young people and adults with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in a variety of settings.
• Experience of providing personal care, manual handling and administration of medication and willingness to undertake training as appropriate.

Benefits

• Outstanding facilities in state of-the-art environments
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced family friendly policies and leave
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer
• Company is committed to CPD
• Flexible approach to work
• Pension contribution rates currently at 20.8%
• Access to free car parking (subject to availability)

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up‑to‑date CV.

Equal Opportunities

Wirral Metropolitan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.