Learning Support Assistant (Temporary)
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Job Description
Learning Support Assistant
Temporary | Contract
Location: the East Midlands
About the Role
A further education provider in the East Midlands is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work alongside teaching staff and help learners with additional needs get the most from their studies.
You'll provide one-to-one and small-group support in lessons, adapting your approach to suit each learner and helping them build confidence and independence. You'll also support learners with routines and day-to-day college life, keeping records of the support you provide.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing one-to-one and small-group support to learners with additional learning needs.
- Helping learners access the curriculum and develop independent learning skills.
- Working with teaching staff to put support strategies in place and adapt learning materials.
- Encouraging engagement, inclusion and positive behaviour in the classroom.
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to learner support plans and reviews.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Experience supporting young people or adults in an educational, care or community setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with patience and empathy
- The ability to build positive, professional relationships with learners and staff
- A genuine commitment to inclusive learning
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience working with learners with SEND or SEMH needs
- Knowledge of EHCPs and learning support strategies
- A relevant qualification in education or support work, or a willingness to work towards one
If you're ready to help learners reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. 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. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.
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Your Recruitment Consultant
Joanna Wilk
Recruitment Consultant
Requirements
- Experience supporting young people or adults in an educational, care or community setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience and empathy
- Ability to build positive, professional relationships
- Commitment to inclusive learning
Skills & Qualifications
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