Learning Support Specialist for Student Success

Morgan Hunt Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is recruiting Learning Support Assistants for colleges across East London. These ongoing temporary opportunities focus on helping students with additional learning needs achieve their educational goals.

Responsibilities include one-to-one and small-group support, assisting with curriculum access, and promoting independence and participation. DBS and right-to-work checks apply, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning support or with young people with learning disabilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development.
• Right to Work & Enhanced DBS within 3 months or update service.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students in classrooms across subjects and levels.
• Assist students with learning needs to access the curriculum.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and active participation in learning activities.
• Monitor and record student progress, attendance and effectiveness of support.
• Support students' emotional, social and pastoral needs while promoting positive behaviour.
• Work closely with lecturers and support staff to implement learning strategies and reasonable adjustments.
• Reinforce learning by helping students practise and develop skills taught in lessons.
• Accompany students on educational visits and support participation in college activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

IT skills

Safeguarding

Initiative

Literacy Level 2+

Numeracy Level 2+

Willingness to train

Education

Literacy/Numeracy Level 2+

Education/support qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Internet research

Job description

Morgan Hunt is recruiting Learning Support Assistants for colleges across East London. These ongoing temporary opportunities focus on helping students with additional learning needs achieve their educational goals.

Responsibilities include one-to-one and small-group support, assisting with curriculum access, and promoting independence and participation. DBS and right-to-work checks apply, with training provided.