Learning Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Medical insurance

Childcare vouchers

Interest-free annual season ticket

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Cycle to work

Job summary

NCG in Lewisham is seeking a Learning Support Worker to join the Supported Learning Department. You will work with students aged 16 to 25 with learning difficulties, disabilities or autism, assisting with independence, personal care and access to learning.

The role is term-time only (over 40 weeks) at 28 hours per week with a requirement for kitchen experience. Level 2 English and maths, and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Level 2 attainment in English and maths.
• Experience with high needs learners in an educational context.
• Kitchen experience is required.
• Ability to work well in a team and build relationships with learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to help learners build independence and access learning.
• Support learners to integrate into the college community.
• Work with groups and provide one-to-one support under supervision.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

IT skills

CPD minded

Education

Level 2 English & maths

Job description

This Learning Support Worker post sits in the Supported Learning Department at NCG, working with students aged 16 to 25 with mild or complex learning difficulties, disabilities or autism. The work covers independence, personal care and access to learning, one to one and in groups. It is term time only over 40 weeks, at 28 hours a week with a minimum of three days, and kitchen experience is required. Fit depends on Level 2 English and maths, experience with high needs learners and working well in a team.

What the job involves

• Provide targeted support to help learners build independence, meet personal care needs and access learning
• Support learners to integrate into the College community
• Work with learner groups and provide one-to-one support for students across the department
• Work under the direction and supervision of managers and teaching staff

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 2 achievement or ability in English and maths

Experience

• Experience of working with high needs learners in an educational context
• Kitchen experience
• Proven ability to build good relationships with learners
• Proven experience of working in a team

Skills & knowledge

• Sound literacy and numeracy skills
• Competent IT skills
• Willingness to undertake regular CPD

What’s offered

• Local government pension
• Medical insurance
• Childcare vouchers
• Interest-free annual season ticket loan
• Generous annual leave
• Flexible working
• Student discount
• Cycle to work