Learning Support Assistant

Who are we

This is an exciting time to join the TCHC Group. TCHC Group was set up in August 2004. Since then we have continued to develop and deliver programmes to support both young people to learn achieve and progress to greater opportunities. TCHC is an organisation that believes in creating opportunities for all. It is an organisation that is ethical friendly and considerate and encompasses these values in all its services and operations. Most of all we believe in working together as a team to create opportunities for the individuals we work with to grow to help them recognise and achieve their aspirations and goals and attain a positive outcome.

TCHC is a disability confident committed employer.

Who are we looking for

TCHC is looking for an inspiring individual with a real passion for supporting young people in education.

Can you engage and build positive relationships with young people who may have learning differences Do you feel that young people deserve an opportunity to develop their skills and abilities and have the best chance to succeed

Are you enthusiastic determined and resilient and have effective communication skills Can you solve problems by thinking of solutions

Are you someone who can work in different settings to support learners both practical and classroom-based

Job Title:Learning Support Assistant

Location:Fengate

Contract:Fixed Term Time Contract 2025-26

Working Hours:Monday Friday 8.30 am 5.00 pm 1 hour break 37.5 hrs per week (TERM TIME only)

Reports to:Centre Manager

Salary:21546.00 per annum (full-time equivalent 24570.00)

What are we looking for

TCHC is looking for a Learning Support Assistant who will be creative and engaging to ensure individual learners achieve their qualifications and develop their skills while learning. Working with individuals who may present challenges your support will be patient while demonstrating empathy and engaging to ensure individuals achieve their aspirations in all subjects.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications & Education Holds or is willing to work towards a Level 2 Learner Support Certificate with Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English.

Experience & Knowledge Experienced in supporting individuals in educational settings particularly 16 -19 aged learners and those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities with a good understanding of inclusive learning.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Implement a range of highly effective strategies to support the diverse additional learning needs within the centre whilst promoting independence and tailor these for each individual in line with their Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) support plan initial assessment and individual targets

Assist teaching staff in delivering outstanding teaching and learning to ensure learners achieve their planned outcomes and reach their potential

Interpret instructions effectively to support learners in following these and assist with communication challenges to ensure equal access for all

Maintain accurate timely departmental records and contribute to the setting and monitoring of individual targets including the review of EHCP outcomes as part of the annual review process

Provide support with study skills pastoral needs and community access 1:1 or in small groups to ensure learners successfully navigate any challenges and progress to their aspirational destination

Support learners in engaging with work experience opportunities

Adhere to confidentiality guidelines and college policies for SEND health and safety equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) and safeguarding

Contribute to the work of the centre team attend curriculum events and centre meetings

Access training and professional development activities to ensure continually remaining up to date and gaining new skills and knowledge including SEND-specific options

Note: These responsibilities serve as an initial outline for the tasks that the post holder will initially be expected to perform. Changes may occur over time to accommodate evolving job requirements and adapt to shifting circumstances.

Furthermore given the dynamic nature of our operational environment it is crucial for individuals in these roles to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to travel to different work locations. This outline represents an initial plan and will be subject to periodic review as part of our Continuous Professional Development process.

Confidentiality

The individual in this role is responsible for upholding the confidentiality of information pertaining to clients staff and other stakeholders. Certain aspects of their work involve handling confidential information which should not be disclosed to individuals outside the scope of their official duties. It is imperative that the post holder consistently always adheres to the provisions of the General Data Regulation Act.

Safeguarding Prevent & Equal Opportunities

TCHC is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination for everyone. Our commitment extends to adhering to Safer Recruitment Policies safeguarding practices complying with the Prevent Duty and advocating for the well-being of children youth and pursuit of our dedication we will continuously enhance and refine our robust safeguarding processes and procedures fostering a culture of safeguarding among our team members and volunteers.

Commitment to Safeguarding

TCHC is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. All staff are expected to adhere to our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in their job description.

We conduct Safer Recruitment Checks on all staff prior to confirming a start date in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. An online search of information within the public domain is conducted on all candidates who are invited to interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are protected so they do not need to be disclosed to employers and if they are disclosed employers cannot take them into account. The MOJs guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Please see our Recruitment with Safer Recruitment Policy for further information or get in touch on or

Pre-employment checks

The company also conducts an internal online search on social media platforms in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Should any pertinent information arise from this search it will be discussed with the applicant as part of the recruitment process.

Please note that upon a successful job offer the company performs digitalised right-to-work checks and initiates DBS applications through an external service provider. An enhanced DBS check including the barred list is mandatory for this role.

Rewards for your hard work

For us here at TCHC reward means far more than just pay. Our generous and competitive benefits package includes:

The full-time equivalent annual leave entitlement is 20 days per year in addition to 8 UK public holidays. An additional day of leave will be added for each complete year of service effective from the commencement of the next holiday year up to a maximum of 5 additional days after 5 years of service giving a maximum total annual leave entitlement of 25 days. This will be pro rata for part-time hours.

We operate a Christmas and New Year shutdown period in which you will receive an additional 3 days of leave at full pay to cover this closure period after 1 year of service. This will be pro rata for part-time hours.

When your birthday falls on a working day you will receive the day off at full pay.

Sickness pay allowance after the probationary period.

Pension scheme after 3 months you have been employed with us

Bupa Cash Plan level 1 paid by the company after the probationary period.

Employee Assistance Programme to access help and support 24 hours a day every day of the year for immediate family (eligibility applies)

Discounted membership for BUPA (subject to the qualifying conditions)

Long Service club loyalty gift upon completion of 5 and 10 years of continuous service

Quarterly and annual awards

Company tools and equipment for the performance of your duties

Reimbursement of travel to other locations outside of the Centre (this will exclude travelling to the usual workplace)

How to Apply

To apply please complete the application form online at: