Learning Support Assistant - Variable/Hourly Paid

eTeach UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants in Greater London. The role involves supporting learners with various difficulties, developing personalized support plans, and collaborating closely with tutors to ensure student success. The ideal candidate will have experience working with learners and excellent communication skills, committed to enhancing education for individuals with special needs. The position offers competitive benefits including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance (30 days) plus Bank Holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Access to employee retail savings platform

100% discount on a Morley course

Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme

On‑site cafeterias

Regular creative events and exhibitions

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working face‑to‑face with learners and understanding the challenges faced by individuals in accessing education.
• Strong communication skills.
• A commitment to supporting learners with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners in class and online.
• Working with learners to agree their support plans.
• Monitoring and reviewing progress.
• Working closely with tutors to ensure students’ success.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience working with learners

Understanding of educational challenges

Job description

About the Role

The Additional Learning Support team is looking to recruit enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistants to work cross‑college to support learners with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities. The role will include supporting learners in class and online, working with learners to agree their support plans, monitoring and reviewing progress and working closely with tutors to ensure students’ success.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners in class and online
• Working with learners to agree their support plans
• Monitoring and reviewing progress
• Working closely with tutors to ensure students’ success

Qualifications

• Experience of working face‑to‑face with learners and understanding the challenges faced by individuals in accessing education
• Strong communication skills
• A commitment to supporting learners with Special Educational Needs

About Morley College

Established in 1889, and with our roots stretching back even further, Morley College London is one of the country's oldest and largest specialist providers of adult education. We provide long‑term, sustainable and affordable programmes of lifelong learning across three centres – North Kensington, Chelsea and Waterloo – including 16‑19 provision at North Kensington and Chelsea.

As one of only nine Specialist Designated Institutions (SDIs) in the UK, we serve more than 17,000 students through a coherent, student‑centred course offer, underpinned by our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities through education in Arts, Culture and Applied Sciences. Whether studying for personal development and well‑being, to gain essential skills (English, Maths, IT), to access higher education, or for career development or change, our vision is for ambitions to be inspired and achieved through learning.

Morley College London aims to have a workforce that is as reflective of the diverse population that it serves. The College particularly encourages applications from ethnic minorities and disabled people who are currently under‑represented within the College at this level.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance (30 days) plus Bank Holidays
• Christmas closure period
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to an employee retail savings platform, offering significant discounts at most major retailers
• 100% discount on the cost of undertaking a Morley course of your choice
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
• On‑site cafeterias
• A busy events calendar, offering you the chance to attend regular Morley creative exhibitions, student awards, dances, concerts and more
• A lovely work environment, surrounded by creative arts, music and friendly, helpful colleagues

Important Information

Morley College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times. As such we undertake safeguarding checks on the suitability of all prospective staff, including their online presence and social media accounts. It is a requirement that all successful candidates disclose all social media platform accounts that they hold.

Morley College London is an Equal Opportunities employer. The College aims to reflect the diverse community it serves and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.