Learning Support Assistant- College

Axcis Education Recruitment; Acton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education roles is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support students at a specialist college in Acton, West London. The candidate should enjoy working outdoors or with animals and have experience in a college environment. Responsibilities include learning support during lessons and collaborating with teaching staff. This is a temporary position with a pay of £13.69 per hour.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £50 in shopping vouchers

Opportunity for further roles through an employment agency

Qualifications

• Experience in a college environment preferred.
• Interest in outdoor settings or animal-related subjects.
• Ability to obtain an up-to-date DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to students during lessons and activities.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to assess learning support needs.
• Assist students with outdoor or animal-based work.

Skills

Experience as an LSA

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Overview

Axcis is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students at a specialist college in Acton, West London. The role involves assisting learners aged 16–19 with mild SEND needs in a college setting. Students study or explore Agriculture, Horticulture, Dog Grooming, Animal Care, Saddlery, Floristry, Garden Design, Conservation and more. The successful candidate should enjoy working outdoors or with animals. Experience in this field or in a college environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to students during lessons and practical activities.
• Assist with activities related to the subjects offered at the college and support outdoor or animal-based work where appropriate.
• Assist with safeguarding, behaviour management and promoting independence and progress for learners.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to plan, deliver and assess learning support.

Requirements

• Experience as an LSA or in a college environment preferred.
• Interest in outdoor settings or animal-related subjects.
• Ability to obtain an up-to-date DBS and to undergo mandatory compliance checks in line with DfE guidelines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Salary, hours and start date

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00–16:30 (1 hour unpaid lunch). Hours can be 3 or 5 days per week. Pay: £13.69 per hour (PAYE). Start date: as soon as possible.

Location

The college is accessible by public transport; nearest stations are Acton Town or South Ealing.

How to apply

If you are interested, please apply and contact Simi Padda on 020 7580 2956 Ext: 1041.

Additional information

• This is a temporary position unless stated otherwise.
• Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, or other equal opportunities criteria.
• The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; you will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS or have Axcis process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory checks in line with DfE guidelines.
• If the role involves working with children or vulnerable adults, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
• Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary and permanent positions.
• You must be suitably qualified and prepared to attend a face-to-face interview to demonstrate suitability.
• Salary/pay rate will depend on skills and experience.
• Referral bonus: If you refer a friend and we place them in the job, you may receive £50 in shopping vouchers.
• Contact: Simi Padda, Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1041.