Learning Support Worker

Sterling Cross Careers; Horsham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local specialist education provider in the UK is seeking a patient and compassionate Learning Support Worker. The role involves supporting teachers and helping students engage with learning. Candidates should have experience with children and those who require specialist support, particularly in communication. Benefits include comprehensive training, professional development pathways, access to various discounts, and a supportive workplace environment. This is a permanent, full-time position with part-time hours considered, perfect for dedicated individuals looking to make a positive difference.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Access to discounts via Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker is desirable.
• Experience working within a school and/or college is a plus.
• Experience with children and young people across various ages is desirable.
• Experience supporting individuals with communication needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in maintaining an engaging classroom.
• Assist students in accessing and enjoying learning materials.
• Involve aspects of personal care as required in daily tasks.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Experience with children and young people

Experience with autistic individuals

Communication support experience

Job description

A local specialist education provider is now seeking a patient and compassionate person to join their team as a Learning Support Worker.

This campus offers a dedicated, bright and fun learning environment for children and young people with a broad range of specialist needs – including medical, sensory and communication – to thrive across their full education journey.

You’ll support teachers in maintaining an engaging classroom and help students to access and enjoy learning materials / opportunities as fully and independently as possible.

You will be fully trained and supported to carry out your duties, with a clear pathway for professional development, in a positive and person-centred setting.

Due to the nature of the role, there will be aspects of personal care included in your daily tasks.

This is a permanent position for a Learning Support Worker.

(39 weeks per year, 40h per week).

Part‑time hours may be considered.

Person specification

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker (Desirable)
• Experience working within a school and / or college (Desirable)
• Experience working with children and young people across a range of ages (Desirable)
• Experience working with people who are autistic / require specialist support such as for communication needs (Desirable)

Benefits and enhancements include (pro rata for TTO)

• Comprehensive induction programme and great further learning and development support
• Access to varied discounts and offers through the Blue Light Card and a dedicated benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Programme plus additional health and wellbeing tools, such as online GP services, counselling, financial advice and more
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance cover
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• And more!