LSAs (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd. is hiring Learning Support Assistants to support learners with additional needs in both one-to-one and classroom settings.

You will work with teaching staff to help students engage with lessons and activities, adapting approaches to individual needs and ensuring a supportive learning environment. Successful candidates will have experience supporting learners with SEND, knowledge of EHCPs, and a genuine commitment to inclusive education and helping students achieve their

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting learners with additional needs.
• Understanding of EHCP and how it informs support.
• Ability to work both one-to-one and in classroom settings.
• Patience and commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and classroom-based support to learners with additional needs.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to help learners engage with lessons.
• Encourage learners to build confidence, independence and practical skills.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Support learners in line with their individual learning plans.

Skills

SEND support

One-to-one support

Classroom support

EHCP knowledge

Inclusive education

Individual learning plans

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Are you passionate about helping learners with additional needs build confidence, independence and real progress?

About the Role

Our client, a further education provider, is looking for Learning Support Assistants to join their team. You'll provide dedicated support to learners with additional needs, working alongside teaching staff to help every student engage with their studies and work towards their individual goals.

Working both one to one and in the classroom, you'll adapt your approach to suit different needs, creating a supportive environment where learners feel able to develop and thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and classroom-based support to learners with additional needs.
• Working closely with teaching staff to help learners engage with lessons and activities.
• Encouraging learners to build confidence, independence and practical skills.
• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and encouraging learning environment.
• Supporting learners in line with their individual learning plans.

What We're Looking For

• Experience of supporting learners with additional needs
• An understanding of what an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) is and how it informs support
• Confidence working both one to one and within a classroom setting
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Patience, encouragement and a genuine commitment to inclusive education

• Experience of supporting learners with additional needs
• Understanding of EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan)
• Confidence working one to one and in classroom settings
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Skills & Qualifications

SEND support One-to-one support Classroom support EHCP knowledge Inclusive education Individual learning plans