Agency - LSA in London

About the role:

You will play an important part in supporting our team, to provide high‑quality learning and accessibility support to young people and adults with SEND. This includes enabling learners to access and achieve within their programmes, helping them engage with College services and activities, and supporting the development of learning/study skills and outcomes identified in their Educational Health & Care Plans (EHCPs).

The role involves providing person‑centred support to learners with a range of complex needs, including severe learning difficulties and disabilities. Some learners may require personal care or mobility assistance, and you will approach this with sensitivity, respect and dignity at all times. You may work with individuals or small groups, adapting your style to meet diverse needs and encouraging learners to develop independence where possible.

Skills and Experience:

You will bring strong literacy and numeracy skills, along with the ability to build positive, trust‑based relationships with learners, staff, parent/carers and professionals. Experience of working in a multicultural community and a clear understanding of safeguarding, discrimination and the barriers faced by learners with additional needs are essential.

You will be confident supporting learners with personal care and mobility needs, responding to their preferences and encouraging autonomy. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are important, as is the ability to remain calm, professional and learner‑focused in a variety of situations.

You will also bring good organisational skills, reliable IT abilities and sound administrative practice. Being adaptable, solution‑focused and able to respond to changing needs throughout the day will support you in this role. Experience of working with SEN learners in a secondary or FE setting is desirable, although we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills.

Benefits:

• We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including excellent annual leave and a generous pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, depending on role.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the Discounts for Teachers portal
• Free Wi‑Fi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide through Eduroam
• Access to our on‑site gym at Bromley Campus and discount at other local gyms
• Discounts in our in‑house restaurants and on hair and beauty treatments

Equal Opportunities:

London South East Colleges is fully committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact People Services.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, we carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates to assess suitability for working with children and young people.

Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory.

All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.