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We are seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to assist our 16-19 year old SEN students in our small, friendly vocational training centre, mostly (but not entirely) in our Construction & Carpentry Workshop. The successful candidate must have a patient, flexible and enthusiastic manner, be able to engage young people with ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, and emotional / mental health needs. You will be part of a happy, friendly, supportive team who are committed to helping Young People who have not been successful in mainstream education, to achieve their full potential. We believe in working with all young people as individuals with their own learning programmes, to work with their needs rather than against them, raise their self-confidence and self-belief, and prepare them for adulthood. This post is to start in September, Mondays to Thursdays, Term Time Only.
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Thank you for your interest in finding out more about YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Whether you’re looking for your first role, coming back to work after a career break, or simply looking for a new challenge, we’re happy you’re considering us.
As a community-based organisation for over 150 years, we are a vibrant and ever-changing charity that offers inclusive programmes in health & wellbeing, childcare, housing and youth work. We are passionate about providing opportunities to those who are most in need. We successfully adapt to the needs of the communities in which we’re based – during the pandemic we were able to provide food hampers to families in need, childcare support to keyworkers, and stayed in touch with our senior citizens group who, for many, attending our social groups is a lifeline.
Our staff are dedicated to making other people’s lives better through the services we provide, so if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we look forward to hearing from you.
Summary of Job Profile:
- Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time Term-Time
- Working Pattern: Mondays to Thursdays TTO, 8.30am to 3.30pm
- The Job Description and Person Specification can be found here: Learning Support Assistant JD 2026.pdf
Additional Information:Please note YMCA Thames Gateway Group does not have a Sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to provide evidence that they are eligible and have the right to work in the UK.
YMCA Thames Gateway Staff Benefits:
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YMCA Thames Gateway is serious about safeguarding; this role will be subject to a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.
At YMCA Thames Gateway we are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to Equal Opportunities. Therefore, we value the importance of diversity and positively welcome applicant from all members of the community. The Association is committed to ensuring that all current and potential staff, members, users and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness and respect regardless of their protected characteristics within the Equality Act (2010).
We strongly encourage applications from applicants of a BAME background, those with a disability and those who identify as LGTBQ+.
