Learning Support Worker

Philosophy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in London is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide one-on-one support to a student with additional needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in SEND and a commitment to promoting independence and confidence in students. This role offers £14.32 per hour and a training program prior to starting. Applications are welcome from both experienced assistants and those new to the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with students with MLD, SLD, and Autism.
• Ability to use Makaton and assistive technology for support.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored, one-on-one support to a student.
• Collaborating with teaching staff to adapt activities.
• Monitoring and providing feedback on student progress.

Skills

Experience in SEND / Support work

Experience in behaviour support

Lively and energetic approach

Committed attitude

Job description

Overview

A sixth-form college in Kings Cross with a large provision for students with MLD, SLD, Autism and behavioural needs are looking for Learning Support Assistant to join their team to support a student on a 1 to 1 basis.

Role level: Learning Support Worker | 1 to 1 | Post-16 college setting | Temp to Perm contract | £14.32 per hour

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored, one-on-one support using Makaton, assistive technology and learning resources.
• Collaborating with teaching staff to adapt and deliver activities.
• Assisting the student with study skills, time management, and organisation.
• Promoting independence, confidence, and social skills both inside and outside the classroom.
• Monitoring and recording progress, providing feedback to teaching staff, support teams and parents.

The successful candidate will undertake five days of training provided by the Local Authority prior to starting the position.

Person Specification

• Experience in SEND / Support work
• Experience in behaviour support
• Lively and energetic approach
• Committed attitude

The Centre

This specialist centre is based in Camden and is part of a larger post-16 London college. The centre currently provides education and care support to around 50 young people aged 16 to 25 with profound and multiple or severe learning difficulties, complex autism and/or physical difficulties. There is a dedicated and experienced management and staff team in place at the centre and they have excellent training and development programmes. The centre operates during term-time only and is easily accessible via public transport.

The Centre are open to applications from both experienced learning support assistants/support workers and those with a positive and caring attitude looking to pursue a career supporting young people in Special Educational Needs.

How to Apply

If this position is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Philosophy Education is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.