Learning Support Assistant: Empower Teens with Calm Guidance

Teaching Vacancies; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GP & counselling

Onsite gym

Onsite parking

Free tea & coffee

Regular staff events

CPD throughout the year

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking resilient Learning Support Assistants to support teenagers and Post‑16 learners who find the world a challenging place to navigate. You will provide bespoke, individualised support, helping learners build independence, regulate emotions, and stay engaged in their programmes.

The role involves working confidently with challenging behaviour and supporting students with complex needs, under the guidance of a class teacher, and collaborating with a team of teachers and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Support teenagers and Post‑16 learners through personalised daily routines.
• Use bespoke strategies to reduce barriers to learning.
• Maintain a calm, consistent approach when behaviour becomes challenging.
• Work as part of a supportive team of teachers and therapists.

Skills

Resilience

Team player

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

Teaching Vacancies is seeking resilient Learning Support Assistants to support teenagers and Post‑16 learners who find the world a challenging place to navigate. You will provide bespoke, individualised support, helping learners build independence, regulate emotions, and stay engaged in their programmes.

The role involves working confidently with challenging behaviour and supporting students with complex needs, under the guidance of a class teacher, and collaborating with a team of teachers and