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Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a Specialist SEMH College in Dorset. The role supports students aged 16-19, providing 1:1 and small group assistance to help develop confidence, independence and life skills within a college setting.

Ideal candidates will have experience with young people or vulnerable adults and demonstrate patience, resilience and strong communication. Full training and ongoing development are provided, with safeguarding checks required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or vulnerable adults (desirable).
• Positive, patient and resilient individuals.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in lessons and vocational activities.
• Providing 1:1 and small group support.
• Encouraging emotional wellbeing and positive engagement.
• Helping students develop independence and life skills.
• Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Specialist SEMH College

Dorset

Full-Time

Permanent

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential?

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist college that supports students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The college is seeking dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join their team on a permanent basis.

Working with students aged 16-19, you will play a vital role in helping learners develop confidence, independence and the skills they need for adult life.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting students in lessons and vocational activities.
• Providing 1:1 and small group support.
• Encouraging emotional wellbeing and positive engagement.
• Helping students develop independence and life skills.
• Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff.

We are looking for:

• Experience working with young people or vulnerable adults (desirable).
• Positive, patient and resilient individuals.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.

Full training and ongoing development opportunities are available for candidates with the right attitude and commitment.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.