Life Skills & Learning Support Coach for Young Adults

Positive Futures Recruitment; Minehead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay £65 per shift

Job summary

Positive Futures Recruitment seeks a Learning Support Practitioner to support young adults with learning disabilities in a specialist further education setting. The role covers residential, vocational, and classroom environments, focusing on independence and employability skills.

The position involves a two-week rota with alternate weekends, shifts from early to late, and paid sleep-in duties. Commitment to safeguarding and helping students reach their potential is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within education, care, support work, or a similar environment.
• An understanding of supporting individuals with disabilities.
• A willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (desirable).
• A Level 3 qualification in Education or Care (desirable).
• A full UK driving licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Providing learning support for students in learning, practical activities, and daily living skills.
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and personal achievement.
• Assisting students with communication, self-advocacy, and social development.
• Supporting the development of life skills including cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal care, teamwork, and presentation skills.
• Providing one-to-one support where required.
• Collaborating with colleagues to create a positive and inclusive environment.
• Supporting positive behaviour and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 English and Maths qualifications

Level 3 qualification in Education or Care

Job description

Positive Futures Recruitment seeks a Learning Support Practitioner to support young adults with learning disabilities in a specialist further education setting. The role covers residential, vocational, and classroom environments, focusing on independence and employability skills.

The position involves a two-week rota with alternate weekends, shifts from early to late, and paid sleep-in duties. Commitment to safeguarding and helping students reach their potential is essential.