Male Learning Support Assistant (Twickenham)

Independent Living Solutions Ltd; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care organization is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant in Twickenham. The role involves assisting a young client with Cerebral Palsy, ensuring they have a fun and meaningful education. Candidates should be kind, patient, and enthusiastic about helping the client learn. Compensation is £20 per hour with various benefits including training, annual leave, and support from a dedicated team. Suitable for those who are dog-friendly and willing to assist in personal care when necessary.

Benefits

Training and support

5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Pension (if eligible)

Free DBS check

Induction and training

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to encourage independence and manage energy levels.
• Comfortable with personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the client during lessons and manage focus.
• Encourage independence and suggest breaks as needed.
• Communicate insights with the tutor after each session.

Skills

Patience

Enthusiasm

Kindness

Job description

Location : TW2 5DA, Twickenham, London, South East, UK Learning Support Assistant for Me

Giorgio (Twickenham TW2)£20 per hour | Part-Time | Driver Essential | Start ASAPHi! Im Giorgio. Im 18, full of energy, and Im looking for a Learning Support Assistant whose kind, patient, and enthusiastic to help me learn, grow, and explore the world around me.A Bit About MeIm really into aviation

I love watching planes take off and land, and Im always snapping photos of them. I also enjoy cycling on my adapted bike, especially in the park, and Im always up for discovering new places. I have Cerebral Palsy, which means I sometimes need a bit of help with balance and movement. My speech can be a little tricky to understand at first, but Ive got a great therapy team helping me, and with time, youll get to know me well.

What I’m Looking For

I want someone whos genuinely interested in helping me access a fun and meaningful education.

• Parkour
• Aviation
• Science and Italian GCSE
• Photography
• Engineering
• Music production
• Cookery

You’ll support me during lessons, help me stay focused, and encourage me to be independent. At the end of each session, we’ll chat about what I’ve learned, and you’ll share your thoughts with my tutor. You’ll also help me manage my energy and suggest breaks when I need them.

Sometimes, I might need a bit of help with personal care.

Oh, and we have a dog. She’s friendly, but you’ll need to be okay with dogs.

Hours & Pay

34 hours a day, Monday to Friday Some Saturdays, depending on what Im learning £20 per hour Start ASAP (after employment checks)

What you’ll get

• Training and support all the way
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• Pension (if eligible)
• Free DBS checkInduction and training (including The Care Certificate)
• Regular supervision and support from our Case Manager and HR team

Interviews

Well keep interviewing until we find the right person, so apply soon if youre interested!

Our Values

We are Supportive we work together and lift each other up. We act with Integrity were honest, respectful, and reliable. We are Client Centred my needs and goals come first. We are Quality Focussed we aim for excellence in everything we do. We are Positive we believe in possibilities and celebrate progress.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnerships and religion and belief.

Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of the schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female or male worker to work with our client. TPBN1_UKTJ