Post 16 Learning Support Assistant in Sutton

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Learning Support Assistants to join their outstanding special needs college in Sutton. This rewarding role involves supporting students on a one-to-one basis and in group activities, helping them develop essential life skills like cooking and gardening. You will work closely with a dedicated team to inspire and motivate students, fostering their learning and development in a nurturing environment. If you are looking for a fulfilling challenge and possess the right qualifications, this long-term opportunity offers job security and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of students.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Equal Pay with Permanent Staff

Opportunity for Training

Free Online Safeguarding Training

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
• Ability to inspire trust and motivate children in their care.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a one-to-one basis and in group settings.
• Teach life skills such as cooking and gardening.
• Develop students' speech, language, and numeracy skills.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Calm and Consistent Approach

Ability to Motivate

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Education

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Post 16 Learning Support Assistant in Sutton, London Borough of Sutton

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

London Borough of Sutton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

13

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Protocol Education are currently seeking learning support assistants to work in an outstanding special needs college located in Sutton to start after Easter. This particular college are looking for teaching assistants who are looking to try something new and are passionate about students learning and development. This role will be supporting students on a one to one basis as well as working together as a team. If successful, you will be supporting students with life skills such as cooking, washing, shopping, developing social skills by supporting them in the community and also working with students in recreational activities and vocational course such as work placements. This college are recruiting immediately and throughout the term.

The role:

• Located in Sutton, London
• Full time - Monday to Thursday with the option of work on Fridays
• Long term opportunity with job security
• Supporting students in class ranging from 6 - 8 students per class
• Developing students speech and language and numeracy skills
• Working in the community with students in activities such as the farm, work placements, bowling
• Teaching life skills such as cooking and gardening

The candidate:

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a calm and consistent approach
• Have a supporting and encouraging manner with learners and an ability to inspire trust and to motivate the child in their care to integrate and learn through play
• Competitive rates of pay
• Equal pay with permanent staff members
• Opportunity to be trained during the role

If you are looking for a rewarding challenge and have the suitable qualifications and personal qualities, we would encourage you to Apply Now or alternatively please email your CV to [emailprotected]

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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