Learning Support Assistant. Job in Hawkinge Education & Training Jobs

New Appointments Group; Hawkinge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency seeks Learning Support Assistants in Hawkinge to support young individuals with additional needs such as ASD and ADHD. You will collaborate closely with the class tutor, providing in-class assistance and helping students improve their academic and social skills. Candidates must have a DBS check and possess strong communication skills. This role offers 35 hours of work per week in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS required.
• Ability to support personal care.
• Experience supporting young people with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with complex needs including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH.
• Work closely with the class tutor to offer in-class support.
• Help students develop academic, social, and behavioural skills.

Skills

Experience in a similar educational or care setting

Strong communication skills

Reliability

Patience

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Folkestone
Hours: 35 hours per week (8:30am-4:00pm, 30‑min lunch)

We are recruiting for two Learning Support Assistants to support young people with a complex range of needs, including ASD, ADHD and SEMH.

You’ll work closely with the class tutor, offering in‑class support, 1:1 assistance where required, and helping students to develop academic, social and behavioural skills. Minimal personal care could be required, though no manual handling will be needed.

We welcome applications from candidates with:

• Experience in a similar educational or care setting
• Experience supporting young people with additional needs
• A background in care (even without education sector experience)

Requirements

• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS
• Ability to support personal care
• Reliability, patience, and strong communication skills

Working Pattern

• Standard hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
• Alternative pattern (9:00am - 3:30pm) may be considered for the right candidate
• 30‑minute unpaid lunch break
• 35 hours per week

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.