Learning Support Assistant

EduTalent Group are searching for Learning Support Assistants to join a supportive and inclusive further education setting in South East London. As a Learning Support Assistant you will play a key role in supporting learners with SEN to access education develop independence and achieve positive outcomes. You will work alongside experienced staff to deliver person centred support in a safe and inclusive learning environment.

This is a hands on opportunity where you will:

• Support learners with their educational personal and social development.
  

• Provide tailored learning and accessibility support to individuals and small groups.
  

• Assist with the implementation of EHCPs and personalised learning strategies.
  

• Promote safeguarding wellbeing and equality across the learning environment.
  

• Support learners to access college services activities and wider opportunities.
  

• Work collaboratively with teachers support staff families and external agencies.
  

Requirements

Essential

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
  

• Ability to build positive relationships with learners staff parents/carers and professionals.
  

• Willingness to support learners with personal care and mobility where required.
  

• Understanding of safeguarding equality and the challenges faced by learners with SEND.
  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
  

• Good organisational skills with sound IT and administrative abilities.
  

• Motivation flexibility and commitment to supporting learner development.
  

Desirable

• Experience supporting SEND learners in secondary or further education settings.
  

• Experience working in a multi cultural or inclusive learning environment.
  

• Understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning approaches.
  

• Knowledge of SEND strategies or interventions.
  

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance plus additional closure days over Christmas and during the year.
  

• Volunteering leave.
  

• Excellent pension schemes including Teachers Pension Scheme Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest.
  

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
  

• Free onsite parking.
  

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
  

• Access to Discounts for Teachers portal.
  

• Free WiFi through Eduroam.
  

• Onsite gym access plus discounts in in house restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.