Learning Support Specialist - Literacy & Numeracy (FE)

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Tameside; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited in Greater Manchester is seeking a Learning Support Specialist to support learners with SEND across further education settings. You will work with teaching staff to provide targeted interventions and practical assistance to help learners overcome barriers to learning and build essential skills for further education, employment and independent living.

The role offers flexible hours (full-time or part-time) and temporary/term-time contracts, with DBS check and references

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with SEND in an educational setting.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and adapt learning strategies to individual learner needs.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support in English, maths, literacy, and numeracy.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve reading, writing, spelling, communication, and mathematical understanding.
• Support learners in developing Functional Skills and everyday numeracy.
• Adapt learning materials and support strategies to meet individual learner needs.
• Support learners with a range of SEND needs, including learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and communication difficulties.
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback to teaching staff.
• Assist learners in developing confidence, independence, study skills, and employability skills.
• Support learners in working towards their EHCP outcomes where appropriate.
• Promote inclusive learning practices and positive learner engagement.
• Work collaboratively with lecturers, tutors, SEND teams, and other support professionals.

Skills

SEND support

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or above)

Level 3 qualification in Education/Supporting Teaching & Learning/SEND

Job description

Morgan Hunt UK Limited in Greater Manchester is seeking a Learning Support Specialist to support learners with SEND across further education settings. You will work with teaching staff to provide targeted interventions and practical assistance to help learners overcome barriers to learning and build essential skills for further education, employment and independent living.

The role offers flexible hours (full-time or part-time) and temporary/term-time contracts, with DBS check and references