Learning Support Specialist (Training Provided)

Oak Grove College; Worthing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove College in Worthing is expanding and recruiting Teaching Assistants to support pupils with their learning.

We are looking for individuals with experience in personal care, mental health support, and helping pupils overcome social and emotional barriers to learning; you will engage and motivate students and work across the college as needed.

A programme of support and training will be offered, and applicants invited to interview will be observed working with students.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care.
• Experience in supporting people with mental health issues.
• Experience in supporting people with social and emotional barriers to learning.
• Able to engage and motivate students.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to use initiative and work effectively in a team.
• Flexibility to work across the whole college as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Personal care

Mental health support

Social-emotional learning

Student engagement

Flexibility

Organisational skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Job description

Oak Grove College in Worthing is expanding and recruiting Teaching Assistants to support pupils with their learning.

We are looking for individuals with experience in personal care, mental health support, and helping pupils overcome social and emotional barriers to learning; you will engage and motivate students and work across the college as needed.

A programme of support and training will be offered, and applicants invited to interview will be observed working with students.