At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional needs to develop independence and life skills.
- Company: A supportive Further Education college in the Wirral.
- Benefits: Full-time hours, valuable experience, and ongoing agency support.
- Other info: Join a compassionate team dedicated to empowering students.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in students' lives while building your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people or adults with additional needs is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting young people with additional and complex needs?
- We are currently recruiting for a
- Full-Time Learning Support Assistant to join the
Skills for Life department of a Further Education college in the Wirral .
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting students to develop their independence, confidence and life skills within a college environment.
The role will involve working closely with students who have a range of additional and complex needs , providing both educational and practical support throughout the college day.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will
- Provide
1:1 and small-group support to students within the Skills for Life department.
- Support students with a range of learning difficulties, disabilities and complex needs .
- Assist students to access their learning, activities and the wider college environment.
- Encourage students to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills .
- Provide support with communication, social interaction and emotional wellbeing where required.
- Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to ensure students receive appropriate support.
- Support students during practical activities, trips and wider college activities.
- Provide personal care support where required, including assistance with personal hygiene, toileting, dressing and other aspects of daily living.
- Follow individual support plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
- Promote dignity, choice, independence and respect at all times.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
About You
We are looking for candidates who have
- Previous experience working with young people or adults with additional needs, disabilities or complex needs .
- Experience within an education, care, SEN or support setting is desirable.
- Confidence providing personal care and supporting students with their daily living needs.
- A patient, compassionate and positive approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.
- A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
- The resilience and flexibility required to support students with a range of needs.
Experience of working within a Further Education, SEN school, specialist college, care or support environment would be highly advantageous.
Why Apply?
- Full-time hours within a supportive
Skills for Life college environment .
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience working with students with complex additional needs.
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to students' lives.
- Excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build a career within education, SEN or support work .
- Ongoing agency support throughout your placement.
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