Student support Assistant

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Student Support Assistant in Harrow to provide effective support for students in a classroom setting. The role requires skills in literacy, numeracy, and IT, alongside experience with students having disabilities. Responsibilities include monitoring student progress, encouraging engagement, and assisting in their social and emotional needs. This is a temporary position with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Literacy and Numeracy qualification at Level 2.
• Ability to support students' emotional and social needs.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for individual or groups of students in a classroom setting.
• Encourage students to interact and engage in activities.
• Keep accurate records of support provided.

Skills

Literacy and Numeracy qualification at Level 2

Appropriate support qualification

IT skills including Microsoft Word and Outlook

Ability to work independently

Support for students with disabilities

Excellent communication skills

Basic knowledge of First Aid

Understanding of equal opportunities

Awareness of safeguarding initiatives

Job description

Job Title

Student Support Assistant

Job Type

Temporary

Location

Harrow

Industry

Education

Length of contract

Temporary - Ongoing

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective support for individual or groups of students in a classroom setting covering a range of levels and subjects.
• Identify opportunities for the student(s) to work independently where appropriate, ensuring their comfort and safety at all times; at such times to support other students in the classroom as appropriate.
• Keep accurate records of the support provided and the students' progress and attendance, monitoring if adjustments are consistently made in class.
• Encourage the student(s) to interact with others and engage in activities led by the lecturer.
• Assist with the general pastoral care of the student(s).
• Provide support for students' emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with the College's Behaviour Policy, and demonstrating high expectations of work and behaviour.
• Work with students to reinforce learning by practising skills already taught.
• Accompany lecturers and students on College visits, and participate in college functions within College hours.

Skills & Experience

• Possess or be willing to work towards a Literacy and Numeracy qualification at Level 2 or above.
• Possess an appropriate support qualification or be willing to undertake training to gain relevant qualification required.
• Possess appropriate IT skills relevant to the post, including a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook and the ability to complete searches on the Internet.
• Have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Be able to demonstrate the motivation and skills to support students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties in an educational setting.
• Have previous relevant experience.
• Be willing to undertake training and development as required within the role.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Possess basic knowledge of First Aid, food hygiene and Health and Safety or be willing to undertake training.
• Have an awareness and understanding of equal opportunities.
• Have an awareness of the safeguarding and prevent initiatives.

Are you interested in Student Support Assistant roles in Harrow Area? Morgan Hunt are pleased to announce that we are working with several Colleges and Sixth forms across the county on a preferred supplier basis. Together we are seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistant – apply to this advert with a CV today and a consultant will contact you.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award‑winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.