Lsa - Exeter

Dovetail And Slate Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail And Slate Ltd in Exeter is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help learners with additional learning needs in a construction academy setting. This part-time fixed-term role runs two days a week and aims to make a real difference in learners' progress.

You will support learners with SEND and EHCPs, helping to create a calm, inclusive environment while building their skills and confidence for their chosen vocation.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting learners with additional learning needs in FE.
• Knowledge and experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND).
• Experience of supporting learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
• A calm and patient attitude.
• A genuine passion for making a real difference to young people.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners with additional learning needs to access and engage with their programme.
• Working closely with learners who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
• Helping to create a calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Assisting learners to develop the skills and confidence to succeed in their chosen profession.

Skills

SEND experience

FE experience

EHCP experience

Calm and patient

Passion for impact

Job description

Are you an experienced learning support professional who is passionate about making a real difference to young people with additional learning needs?

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant with a training provider, you'll support learners with additional learning needs within a construction academy setting. This is a unique part-time role, two days a week on a fixed-term basis, where your work will have a genuine impact on the learners you support.

Working Days & Times

Thursday 9:00-16:30

You'll draw on your knowledge and experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) to help learners engage, progress and build confidence in their chosen profession. Working within a passionate and dedicated team, you'll help transform lives through learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting learners with additional learning needs to access and engage with their programme.

Working closely with learners who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

Helping to create a calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Assisting learners to develop the skills and confidence to succeed in their chosen profession.

What We're Looking For

Experience of supporting learners with additional learning needs in FE

Knowledge and experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND)

Experience of supporting learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)

A calm and patient attitude

A genuine passion for making a real difference to young people

About You

We're looking for someone who:

Is committed to helping learners with additional needs achieve success

Can build positive, supportive relationships with young people

Understands the different social, cultural and physical needs of learners

Brings patience, empathy and a genuine desire to see learners progress

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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