Learning Support Worker

Reed; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FE recruitment agency in London is seeking a Learning Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to students with special educational needs (SEND). Ideal candidates will have experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties and strong communication skills. The role offers various perks, including a health cash plan and referral bonuses, and is dedicated to making a real difference in the education sector.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Reed Discount Club

Statutory Pay entitlements

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience supporting with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Previous experience working with 16-19-year-olds in an educational or support setting.
• A current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to students with SEND.
• Manage behavioral episodes calmly and effectively.
• Maintain detailed progress reports of your students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge in your career? Do you have expertise supporting young people with learning difficulties or disabilities?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you might be interested in becoming a Learning Support Worker with Reed FE, one of the UK’s leading FE recruitment agencies.

We work with a range of educational institutions across London and the South and we are always on the lookout for talented and passionate professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of learners.

As a Learning Support worker with Reed FE, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide one-to-one support to students with SEND
• Adapting to learners needs according to their choice of study
• Manage and respond to behavioural episodes calmly and effectively
• Assist in the physical movement of students around the site if required
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff according to their EHCP plan
• Promoting independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Maintain detailed progress reports of your students
• Enjoy a range of perks and benefits, such as a Health Cash Plan, Reed Discount Club, Statutory Pay entitlements, and referral bonuses

To be eligible for this role, you will need to have, or be willing to work towards:

• A teaching assistant qualification ( not essential )
• Experience supporting with learning difficulties or disabilities
• Previous experience working with 16-19-year-olds in an educational, support or youth worker setting
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• A current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one

If you have a passion for or are interest in working in Education, with a track record of helping others learn, then you are the perfect candidate for Reed. We value experience as much as qualifications, and we offer a variety of opportunities to work with our clients in the further education sector. To register with us, simply upload your CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Reed Further Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well‑being of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.

We appreciate your interest in working with Reed Further Education and hope to hear from you soon.