Learning Support Assistant - Spalding

TN United Kingdom; Spalding; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their supportive team in Spalding. This full-time role offers the opportunity to inspire and support disadvantaged young people, helping them achieve their academic and vocational goals. You will play a vital role in creating a positive learning environment, ensuring that every learner receives tailored support to thrive. With a focus on collaboration and community engagement, this position is perfect for individuals passionate about making a difference in young people's lives. Join us in shaping the future of education!

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with specific learning needs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in delivering academic and vocational subjects.
• Engage and motivate learners to achieve their goals.
• Provide feedback on learners' progress and support needs.

Skills

Experience with LLDD students

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Education

English and Maths Level 2 or above

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Job type - Full time, Permanent

Salary - £23,795 per annum

Do you want to make a difference to young people’s lives, inspiring them to achieve and realise their true potential?

At Nacro Education, we help learners to realise their potential and to gain the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to progress confidently onto their next steps. This could be further education, training, or work.

We are a supportive and friendly team, who work together to ensure quality of our provision, within the local community to support the needs of the locality.

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Education Centre based in Spalding. The role involves assisting and supporting teaching staff in delivering a broad spectrum of academic and vocational subjects within the classroom and around the centre.

What will I be doing as a Learning Support Assistant?

A Learning Support Assistant plays a critical role in creating a positive learning environment to support learners in achieving their goals. You will ensure that learners receive high-quality support to enable them to make good progress from their starting points.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Identify and maintain focus on achievement of desired outcomes for learners across all subject areas, considering various progression destinations to ensure they are preparing for and participating in suitable opportunities.
• Understand all learners’ needs, including LDD/SEND, and implement supportive strategies as outlined in the group profile and initial assessment.
• Actively engage and motivate learners in decisions affecting them, supporting the delivery of tailored programmes that cater to individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on learners’ progress against targets, including qualifications and pastoral support needs.
• Develop relationships and liaise with external agencies to support learners’ needs, working collaboratively in a multi-agency setting as required.

Essentials for this role:

• Experience working with LLDD students with SEN, adapting delivery and support to meet individual needs.
• English and maths: Level 2 or above.

Skills and attributes we are looking for:

• Understanding the needs of disadvantaged young people and those disengaged from mainstream education, including young people with specific learning needs.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Calm and objective when facing challenges, including managing challenging behaviour.
• Previous experience in teaching or learning support within an educational setting.

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What are the next steps?

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