Student Support Assistant - North London

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Street; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd in North London is seeking a dedicated Student Support Assistant (Temporary) to help students with additional needs access education and build independence within a mainstream college setting.

The role blends classroom learning support with personal care, including use of hoists and specialist equipment, while collaborating with tutors and Student Services to remove barriers to learning and ensure full participation in college life.

Qualifications

• Experience in FE or secondary school settings.
• Experience supporting students with learning and physical disabilities.
• Ability to build effective relationships with young people.
• Good IT and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs in the classroom using learning resources and equipment.
• Provide personal care support using hoists and equipment.
• Draw up and monitor SMART target plans with progress reviews.
• Manage a caseload and liaise with teaching staff and external partners.
• Support behaviours and emotional regulation with patient strategies.
• Maintain records and produce reports for inspection.
• Participate in meetings, training, and college activities.

Skills

Relationship building

IT skills

Communication skills

Student support experience

Education

English and Maths Grade 5-9

Hoist/peg feeding training certificates

Job description

Student Support Assistant - North London

**Job Title:** Student Support Assistant (Temporary)

**Location:** North London

**About the Role / Job Summary:** Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to access education, build independence, and achieve their potential? This rewarding role combines in-class learning support with personal care, working with students with a range of physical, cognitive, and additional needs in a mainstream further education setting. You will collaborate closely with the Study Support Lead, vocational tutors, and Student Services staff to remove barriers to learning and ensure every student can participate fully in college life.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Support students with additional needs in the classroom, assisting with learning resources and specialist equipment.
• Provide personal care support, including the use of hoists and other specialist equipment.
• Draw up agreed support plans with SMART targets, monitor progress, and intervene as necessary.
• Manage a caseload of students, liaising with teaching staff and external partners.
• Manage behaviours and emotional regulation, applying appropriate strategies with patience.
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports to meet inspection requirements.
• Participate in meetings, training, and college-wide activities.

**Qualifications:**

• Proven experience working in further education or secondary school settings.
• Experience supporting students with learning and physical disabilities.
• Ability to build effective relationships with young people.
• Good IT and communication skills.

**Education Requirements:**

• English and Maths at Grade 5-9 or equivalent.
• Training certificates in the use of hoists or peg feeding.

**Experience Requirements:**

• Experience in supporting students with personal care needs.
• Experience of setting SMART targets and monitoring progress.
• Understanding of strategies to support students with challenging behaviour.

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.