Learning Support Assistants

South Hampshire College Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate Learning Support Assistants to provide essential support to students. This role involves delivering personalized classroom assistance, ensuring effective communication between staff, and contributing to the success of learners with diverse needs. With flexible hours and a competitive pay rate, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the educational sector. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering excellence and opportunity in education through ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 27.1%

Regular training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE grade 4/C in English & Math or equivalent.
• Level 2 NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 support in the classroom and small group support.
• Provide additional learning support to learners with difficulties.
• Maintain communication between support and curriculum staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Experience Supporting Individuals

Microsoft Office Knowledge

Education

GCSE grade 4/C in English

GCSE grade 4/C in Math

Level 2 NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Care to Join Us?

We currently have exciting opportunities for passionate, dedicated, and skilled Learning Support Assistants.

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We have various hours available.

The rate of pay is currently £11.78 per hour. This is a term-time role, paid for 44.02 weeks (37 working weeks and 7.02 paid leave weeks).

The information below provides more detail about the role. You may also wish to learn more about working for South Hampshire College Group by viewing the video below.

We offer great benefits including:

• Employer pension contribution of 27.1%.
• Regular training and development.

Duties

• Delivering 1:1 support in the classroom with the possibility of small group support.
• Provision of appropriate additional learning support to learners with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Achieving learning outcomes for learners receiving additional support, as detailed in individual learning plans.
• Maintaining good communication between learning support and curriculum staff to ensure seamless additional learning support delivery to all entitled learners in the most appropriate manner and location.

Skills/Experience

• Experience or potential to become an outstanding learning support assistant.
• Experience supporting individuals to achieve their goals.
• Well-organized with excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE grade 4 / C in English & Math or equivalent.
• Level 2 NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent (desirable).

Ideal Attributes of Applicant

• Comfortable engaging with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, collaborative, and enthusiastic team player.
• Keen interest in our industry and willingness to undergo further training and development.
• Ambitious and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Professional, respectful, resilient, and able to thrive in a high-trust, high-performance culture.
• Contribute to our mission of providing excellence and opportunity in technical and professional education, training, and apprenticeships.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.