Student Support Assistant- College

Axcis Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in education is looking for a support worker who will assist students with their lessons and promote positive interactions. The temporary role involves record-keeping, supervision, and planning assistance for students with additional needs. Candidates should have Level 2 English and Maths and be willing to undertake training. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with additional needs or disabilities.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons across a range of subjects and levels.
• Encourage participation, independence, and positive interaction with others.
• Keep records of progress, attendance, and support given.
• Reinforce learning and provide mentoring where required.
• Supervise students outside of lessons when necessary.

Skills

Strong communication and teamwork skills

IT skills (Word, Outlook, internet)

Education

Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to achieve)

Relevant support qualification or willingness to train

Job description

Overview

Hours: 30 per week, term time only (38 weeks). Reports to: Inclusion Manager. Location: Isleworth, with some work at Feltham.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons across a range of subjects and levels
• Encourage participation, independence, and positive interaction with others
• Keep records of progress, attendance, and support given
• Reinforce learning and provide mentoring where required
• Supervise students outside of lessons when necessary
• Contribute to planning, adapted resources, and target-setting
• Support students with employability and confidence-building

Person Requirements

• Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to achieve)
• Relevant support qualification or willingness to train
• IT skills (Word, Outlook, internet)
• Experience supporting young people with additional needs or disabilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of safeguarding, equality, and inclusion
• Willingness to undertake training and development

Other Information

The organisation values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student and staff member is respected and supported to achieve their potential.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Chloe Bennett

Telephone: [phone] Ext: 1060