Learning Support Worker

The Supply Register; Greater London; In loco; GBP 17.000 - 22.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible hours

Sessional work

Competitive pay rates

Training & development

Assignment support

Meaningful learner impact

Descrizione del lavoro

The Supply Register is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join its Further Education Supply Bank across South London. You will work with lecturers and support teams to assist learners with a range of abilities and needs.

Role offers flexible, sessional opportunities with potential longer-term placements. Ideal candidates are patient, proactive, and committed to inclusive education, safeguarding and learner progress.

Competenze

• GCSEs at grades A-C, including English and Maths where required for the role.
• Experience supporting learners or individuals in education, care, youth work or similar settings.
• Understanding of SEND and inclusive support strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships with learners and colleagues.
• Patient, empathetic and learner-centred approach.
• Ability to adapt to different environments and individual needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Reliability, flexibility and a professional attitude.

Mansioni

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help learners engage with their studies.
• Support learners with SEND, EHCPs, and additional learning needs.
• Assist lecturers with classroom activities and adapt learning materials.
• Promote learner confidence, independence, engagement and positive behaviour.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment and support learner progression.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to ensure appropriate assistance.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Adaptability

Learner-centered approach

Formazione

GCSEs (English & Maths)

Descrizione del lavoro

Learning Support Assistant Further Education Supply Bank South London

Location: NCG Colleges Lewisham, South London
Recruitment Partner: The Supply Register (Managed Service Partner)

Make a Difference. Inspire Success.

The Supply Register is working in partnership with NCG to recruit enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join our Further Education Supply Bank across South London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about education, inclusion and helping learners achieve their full potential. Whether you have experience in learning support, education, health and social care, youth work or a similar setting, we want to hear from you.

You will help learners overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and independence, and achieve their educational goals.

With flexible, sessional opportunities available, you can gain valuable experience across a range of Further Education settings while working around your availability.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside lecturers and specialist support teams to provide tailored assistance to learners with a range of abilities, needs and learning requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to help learners engage with their studies.
• Supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and additional learning needs.
• Assisting lecturers with classroom activities and adapting learning materials to meet individual needs.
• Promoting learner confidence, independence, engagement and positive behaviour.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Helping learners progress towards their learning objectives.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams to ensure learners receive appropriate assistance.
• Following college policies, safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements.

About You

We are seeking proactive, patient and adaptable individuals who are committed to supporting learners and promoting inclusive education.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• GCSEs at grades A C, or equivalent qualifications, including English and Maths where required for the role.
• Experience supporting learners or individuals in an educational, care, youth work or similar support setting.
• An understanding of SEND, additional learning needs and inclusive support strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive, professional relationships with learners and colleagues.
• A patient, empathetic and learner-centred approach.
• The ability to adapt to different environments and respond to individual needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Reliability, flexibility and a professional attitude.

Desirable Criteria

• A qualification in Learning Support, Education, Health and Social Care, or a related field.
• Previous experience working within a Further Education college.
• Experience supporting learners with EHCPs, disabilities or complex additional needs.
• Knowledge of strategies that promote independence, engagement and positive behaviour.

Why Join The Supply Register?

As part of our NCG Further Education Supply Bank, you will benefit from:

• Flexible working opportunities across NCG colleges in South London.
• Sessional and temporary assignments, with potential longer-term or permanent opportunities where available.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Experience across different curriculum areas and college environments.
• Access to relevant training and professional development opportunities.
• Support from The Supply Register throughout your assignments.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to learners' education and future prospects.

Whether you are developing your career in education or bringing transferable experience from another support setting, this is an opportunity to make a positive impact.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

NCG and The Supply Register are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment and safer recruitment checks, which may include an Enhanced DBS check where applicable, references, identity and right-to-work checks, and other checks required for the role in line with relevant legislation and statutory guidance.

Successful candidates must demonstrate a clear commitment to safeguarding, professional conduct and learner wellbeing.