Learning Support Assistant (SPL)

Lighthouse Learning Trust; Gosport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Lighthouse Learning Trust seeks a passionate Learning Support Assistant to aid students aged 16-25 with learning difficulties. This role includes providing personal care and essential support, backed by full training and development opportunities within a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of Safeguarding and Prevent.
• Prior experience of supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Support the education and emotional well-being of students.
• Provide personal care including feeding and toileting as needed.

Skills

Motivation

Organisational Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Education

GCSE C grade or equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

24 hours per week contract (Monday to Thursday)

Term-time only (37 weeks - Please note our College term dates slightly differ to standard dates)

We have exciting opportunities available for an experienced and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our team within the School of Personalised Learning (SPL).

The successful candidate will be offered full training for the role and be provided with the opportunity for career development as the candidate grows into the role.

The College provides specialist education and support for 200+ young people aged 16-25 with moderate and complex learning difficulties and disabilities. Working with students you will form a key part of the range of services to support their education, emotional well-being and preparation for adulthood.

• Have GCSE C grade or equivalent in English and Maths
• Understand there will be a need to provide Personal Care which could include feeding and toileting as required to support Students with specific identified needs. Full training will be provided.

Ideally, you should:

• Be well motivated, passionate and well organised
• Have significant knowledge of Safeguarding and Prevent
• Have prior experience of supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application.

St Vincent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.