Learning Support Assistant
Contract Part Time
Start date: Sept - July '26
Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00-16:30
Are you an experienced learning support professional who is passionate about making a real difference to young people with additional learning needs?
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant with a training provider, you'll support learners with additional learning needs within a construction academy setting. This is a unique part-time role, two days a week on a fixed-term basis, where your work will have a genuine impact on the learners you support.
Working Days & Times
Wednesday 9:00-16:30
Thursday 9:00-16:30
You'll draw on your knowledge and experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) to help learners engage, progress and build confidence in their chosen profession. Working within a passionate and dedicated team, you'll help transform lives through learning.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting learners with additional learning needs to access and engage with their programme.
- Working closely with learners who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
- Helping to create a calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Assisting learners to develop the skills and confidence to succeed in their chosen profession.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Experience of supporting learners with additional learning needs in FE
- Knowledge and experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND)
- Experience of supporting learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)
- A calm and patient attitude
- A genuine passion for making a real difference to young people
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Is committed to helping learners with additional needs achieve success
- Can build positive, supportive relationships with young people
- Understands the different social, cultural and physical needs of learners
- Brings patience, empathy and a genuine desire to see learners progress
We are a safeguarding partner. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Because education matters.
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