Learning Support Assistant: Empower 16–19 Learners to Succeed

Teaching Vacancies; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support team. Working under the Head of Additional Learning Support (SENDCo), you will play a vital role in supporting students with specific learning difficulties and disabilities to succeed in their studies and college life.

You will support learners in lessons and across the college, prepare tailored learning materials, assist with assistive technology, and collaborate with teachers to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners one-to-one or in groups.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understands learning processes and can build relationships with young people aged 16-19.
• Well organised, adaptable and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and helps students reach potential.
• Desirable: experience supporting students with additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with specific learning difficulties and disabilities within lessons and across the college.
• Prepare learning materials and resources to meet individual needs.
• Assist students in the use of assistive technology to enhance their learning.
• Help identify and assess student learning support requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of support provided.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure students receive the best possible support.

Skills

One-to-one support

Group support

Literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Professional development

Experience with additional learning-ne

Job description

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support team. Working under the Head of Additional Learning Support (SENDCo), you will play a vital role in supporting students with specific learning difficulties and disabilities to succeed in their studies and college life.

You will support learners in lessons and across the college, prepare tailored learning materials, assist with assistive technology, and collaborate with teachers to