Learning Support Assistant, Orchard Hill College – Beaconsfield

Orchard Hill College; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in London is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) who will promote independence and communication among students with special needs. Responsibilities include engaging with students during lessons and breaks, and providing support to access educational and personal care programmes. Candidates should have relevant experience and hold Maths and English qualifications or be willing to obtain them. This is a rewarding role in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is essential.
• Must hold level 1 Maths and level 2 English qualifications or commit to internal training.

Responsibilities

• Engage with students during lesson and break times.
• Support students in gaining self-confidence and independence.
• Encourage and reassure students while accessing various learning programmes.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Level 1 Maths

Level 2 English

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants (LSA) to support learners through their educational, personal care and therapy programmes, ensuring student's health and wellbeing is maintained.

Responsibilities

As an LSA you will engage with students during lesson and break times, promoting their independence and communication as directed by the class Lecturer. You will support our students to gain self-confidence and independence through encouragement and reassurance, by supporting the students in accessing a range of home, community, work related and basic skills learning programmes.

Requirements / Qualifications

You should have experience of working, caring or voluntary work with people who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Experience of working within a team is also essential.

You must hold level 1 Maths and Level 2 English qualifications or be willing to enrol on our internal functional skills course within your first year of employment and complete the course within 2 years.