Learning Support Assistant Contract Full Time

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for the Enfield centre to support post-16 students across foundation, vocational and academic courses.

The role involves in-class and 1:1 support to help students engage with learning and develop independence. You will work with students aged 16–24 with moderate SEND needs, including Autism and ADHD, using positive strategies to manage behaviours and encourage confidence.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in supporting students with SEND, including Autism and ADHD.
• Patient, caring and reliable approach to helping students overcome barriers to learning.
• Ability to work with young people aged 16–24 in a Further Education setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class and 1:1 support to post-16 students with SEND.
• Help students engage with the curriculum and develop independence.
• Work with teaching staff to implement appropriate support strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support students across academic, vocational and functional skills.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Post-16

Location: Enfield
Age Group: 16–24
Setting: Further Education College
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm
Pay: £14.61–£22.32 per hour
Contract: Long-term

A well-established further education college in Enfield is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their team and support post-16 students across a range of foundation, vocational and academic courses.

You will be supporting students aged 16–24 with moderate SEND needs, including Autism (ASD) and ADHD, with some students displaying behaviours that can be challenging. The role involves providing in-class and, where required, 1:1 support to help students engage with their learning, develop independence and achieve their educational goals.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide classroom and 1:1 support to post-16 students with SEND.
• Support students with ASD, ADHD and associated behaviours that challenge.
• Help students remain engaged and focused during lessons.
• Support students to access the curriculum and develop their confidence and independence.
• Work closely with teaching staff to provide appropriate support.
• Encourage positive behaviour and use effective strategies to help students who may become dysregulated.
• Support students across a variety of academic, vocational and functional skills courses.

Courses Include

Students study a broad range of programmes, including:

• Entry Level and GCSE English
• Entry Level and GCSE Maths
• Functional Skills
• Foundation and Supported Learning
• Hairdressing
• Hair & Beauty
• Beauty and Therapy
• Computing and IT
• ESOL
• Accounting and Bookkeeping
• Other vocational courses

About You

The college is open to applications from both experienced Learning Support Assistants, Teaching Assistants and Support Workers, as well as candidates with a strong interest in developing a career supporting young people.

You will ideally have experience working with young people and/or SEND, particularly Autism, ADHD or challenging behaviour. Most importantly, you will be patient, caring, reliable and confident in supporting students to overcome barriers to learning.

The College

This is a large and well-established further education college group with a strong reputation for supporting young people across London. The college provides a welcoming and inclusive environment, with dedicated staff and opportunities for professional development and training.

The role is based at the Enfield centre and is easily accessible by public transport.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.