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Randstad Education; Orpington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education supports a Further Education college in Bromley seeking a Learning Support Assistant to aid learners with SEN. You will work with teaching staff to promote progress and independence, using person-centred strategies and assistive technologies. A commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks is expected.

Role involves supporting personal care, mobility, and communication, with a focus on enabling EHCP-goal attainment and inclusive learning across a multicultural campus.

Qualifications

• A good standard of general education, with Level 2 Maths and English (or a willingness to complete them).
• Enthusiastic, personable, and adaptable; comfortable and willing to provide personal care and mobility assistance; strong communication skills (Makaton, BSL, or Sign-a-Long abilities are desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of learners under the direction of support managers and curriculum teams.
• Support students with their personal care, safety, well-being, and physical mobility requirements.
• Encourage the growth of independent learning skills and self-advocacy.
• Ensure specialist assistive technologies and equipment are prepared and operational for student use.
• Help evaluate student progress and contribute to the updates of person-centred support plans.
• Proactively identify barriers to learning and apply intervention strategies to resolve difficulties.
• Liaise with parents, key workers, and external support agencies as required.

Skills

SEN support

Communication

Makaton/BSL

Education

Level 2 Maths

Level 2 English

Job description

We are partnering with a progressive Further Education institution to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. In this impactful role, you will work alongside teaching staff to empower young people and adults with special educational needs (SEN), breaking down barriers to learning and guiding students toward achieving the goals set out in their Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs).

About the Setting

Located at a well-resourced campus in Bromley, this Further Education college offers a vibrant, multi-cultural environment where every learner is valued. The institution prioritises equality and inclusion, ensuring tailored support services and assistive technologies are available so all students can access full college life safely and successfully.

The Approach / Pedagogy

The college operates on a person-centred framework. Support strategies are customized around the individual needs and learning objectives of each student, encouraging self-advocacy, personal confidence, and independent study skills.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Assist in the educational and social development of learners under the direction of support managers and curriculum teams.

Support students with their personal care, safety, well-being, and physical mobility requirements.

Encourage the growth of independent learning skills and self-advocacy.

Ensure specialist assistive technologies and equipment are prepared and operational for student use.

Help evaluate student progress and contribute to the updates of person-centred support plans.

Proactively identify barriers to learning and apply intervention strategies to resolve difficulties.

Liaise with parents, key workers, and external support agencies as required.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications:

A good standard of general education, with Level 2 Maths and English (or a willingness to complete them).

Characteristics:

Enthusiastic, personable, and adaptable; comfortable and willing to provide personal care and mobility assistance; strong communication skills (Makaton, BSL, or Sign-a-Long abilities are desirable).

Transport / Commute:

Ability to commute to the Bromley campus on a term-time schedule.

Safeguarding & Compliance

The college is strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check, account for all CV gaps, and provide proof of the Right to Work in the UK.