Learning Support Assistant: Personal Care in Education

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the South East is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to deliver personal care support to learners, helping them access their studies safely and with dignity.

You'll work closely with learners, colleagues and families, providing responsive day-to-day support within a team where discretion, patience and reliability matter. Training will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing personal care
• A caring, patient and professional approach
• Ability to work as part of a team and use your initiative
• Confidence handling sensitive information with discretion
• Desirable: previous experience in an education setting

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care support to learners in line with their individual care plans.
• Supporting learners to access their learning safely throughout the college day.
• Working alongside teaching and support colleagues to meet learners' needs.
• Maintaining accurate, confidential records of the support provided.
• Treating learners with dignity and respect at all times.

Skills

Personal care

Record keeping

Learners with needs

Team working

Discretion

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the South East is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to deliver personal care support to learners, helping them access their studies safely and with dignity.

You'll work closely with learners, colleagues and families, providing responsive day-to-day support within a team where discretion, patience and reliability matter. Training will be provided where needed.