At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learners in overcoming challenges and achieving their educational goals.
- Company: Join Access Education Group, a passionate team dedicated to empowering learners.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive team that values diversity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in learners' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or learner support is a plus; friendly attitude required.
The predicted salary is between 26300 - 29200 £ per year.
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £26,300 to £29,200 per annum (FTE)
Position: Part-time (4 days per week)
Contract: 1 year
About Access Education Group
At Access Education Group, we are passionate about empowering learners to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality education and support services that make a real difference. Our team is dedicated, supportive, and committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment where every learner can thrive.
The Role
We are seeking a friendly and motivated Learner Support Assistant to join our team in Portsmouth. This pivotal role involves providing essential support to learners, helping them overcome barriers to learning and ensuring they have the resources and encouragement needed to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist learners with their educational and personal development needs, offering guidance and support tailored to individual requirements.
- Work closely with teaching staff to support classroom activities and deliver one-to-one or small group interventions.
- Monitor learner progress and provide feedback to tutors and management to help inform learning plans.
- Help learners develop essential skills such as literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy.
- Support learners facing challenges such as additional learning needs, disabilities, or social and emotional difficulties.
- Encourage positive behaviour and promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
- Maintain accurate records of learner support activities and liaise with external agencies where appropriate.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience working in an educational or learner support role is highly desirable.
- Understanding of the challenges learners may face and strategies to support diverse needs.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and approachable manner.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Organised with excellent record-keeping abilities.
- Basic IT skills and familiarity with digital learning tools.
- Relevant qualifications in education, teaching support, or a related field are advantageous but not essential.
Benefits
- Competitive salary aligned with education sector standards in Portsmouth.
- Flexible part-time working hours to support work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Access to employee assistance programmes and wellbeing initiatives.
Access Education Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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