Learning Support Assistant - Health & Social Care

Matchtech; Northwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Training opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Matchtech is assisting a reputable education sector client in Northwich, Crewe, and Winsford to recruit a Learning Support Assistant on a full-time permanent basis.

You will provide one-to-one support to 16-19 learners, work with tutors, support EHCPs, and help create an inclusive learning environment. This role offers professional development and a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care or education settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with learners and staff.
• Ability to build positive relationships with adults and young people.
• Attention to detail and good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to learners to access the curriculum.
• Work with tutors to develop and implement learning strategies.
• Support learners with EHCPs to meet their needs.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with local employers to secure work experience opportunities.
• Provide reports on work placements to management.

Skills

One-to-one support

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

Experience in education/health & social care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a reputable organisation within the education sector, is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team in Northwich, Crewe, and Winsford. This full-time, permanent role involves providing focused support to learners in a 16-19 study programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing one-to-one support to learners, helping them to access the curriculum and engage in classroom activities
• Working closely with the tutor to develop and implement effective learning strategies
• Supporting learners with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring their needs are met
• Assisting in the creation of an inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Collaborating with local authorities to identify and engage young people eligible for work placements
• Building and maintaining relationships with local employers to secure and develop work experience opportunities
• Providing reports and updates on the success of work placements and engagement efforts to management
• Ensuring that all learners experience a high-quality learning programme

Job Requirements:

• Experience in health and social care, particularly in an educational setting
• Training experience, ideally with young adults aged 16-19
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with both adults and young people
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing needs and priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other digital tools for managing documentation and communication
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem-solving

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Engagement in meaningful work that supports young people's educational and career paths
• Dynamic and varied role with involvement in different aspects of educational support

If you are passionate about supporting young learners and contributing to their educational success, we would love to hear from you.