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nationalcaregroup.com; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Qualifications opportunities

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app

Job summary

Regent College, part of National Care Group, is hiring Full Time SEN Learning Support Workers in Stoke-on-Trent. You will help learners with disabilities develop vocational, social and independent skills, often in local community settings.

The role emphasizes support, training, and progression toward qualifications while fostering wellbeing for students and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Caring attitude with a passion for supporting others.
• Team player able to work with colleagues.
• Resilience to keep going and ask for help when needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Level 2 English & Maths preferred but not required; willingness to progress.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to develop vocational and independent life skills.
• Empower learners to participate in community activities and work placements.
• Deliver learning programmes and monitor learner progress.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare procedures are followed.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Listening skills

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Education

Level 2 English & Maths (preferred)

Job description

£12.85 - £14.16 per hour depending on experience

We are currently recruiting Full Time SEN Learning Support Workers to join our Team at Regent College.

A role in SEN is more that "Just a job". You are enabling and supporting people to achieve great things.

Regent College is part of National Care Group. We provide specialist education to young people aged 16 to 25. As a small independent college, we develop bespoke study programmes that promote independence support individual goals. We support young adults with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviours and complex needs. As a SEN learning support worker, you will empower learners to develop vocational, social and independent life skills. At Regent college the majority of learning takes place in the local community. Learners have the opportunity to volunteer or take part in work placements which allows them to develop important skills for the world of work. We are proud of our wonderful learners and amazing team as we continue to work together to achieve great outcomes.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of young people, this may be the job for you.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK's leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autism and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025! - National Care Group

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream, enabling greater control over your finances.

What qualities do you need to be a great SEN learning support worker?

• A caring attitude, with a passion for supporting others and a motivation to see them achieve goals.
• A team player, able to work effectively with other colleagues.
• Resilience to keep going at difficult times and the confidence to ask for support if needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Level 2 English & Maths is preferred but not required - willingness to progress or work towards Level 2

Any questions - Please email: [e-mail]

NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all colleagues working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults gives cause for concern, NCG's agreed protection procedures will be followed