Learning Support Assistant

Annual Salary: £15.55 PAYE - £17.50 Umbrella

Location: Thamesmead

Job Type: Full-time

Expected End Date: 02 July 2027

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team, providing high-quality learning and accessibility support to young people and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role is crucial in enabling learners to access and achieve within their programmes and supporting their engagement with college services and activities.

Day-to-day of the role:

Work in liaison with the Learning Support Assistants Coordinator, Learning Inclusion Manager, and curriculum teaching staff to support learners.

Facilitate access to and achievement of learning programmes for learners with SEND.

Support learners in accessing all college services and participating in college-led activities.

Contribute to the personal development of learning/study skills and educational outcomes, including those relevant to individual Educational Health & Care Plans (EHCPs).

Assist in the educational and social development of learners under the direction of support managers and curriculum team leaders.

Support the development of self-advocacy and independent learning skills.

Provide support and assistance to learners for their personal care, safety, and well-being.

Anticipate barriers to learning and participation, developing intervention strategies to minimise difficulties.

Ensure that specialist equipment, assistive technologies, and facilities are available and operational where necessary.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

A good standard of general education.

Minimum of Level 2 Maths and English or willingness to work towards and complete.

Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.

Understanding of safeguarding issues for the learner group and experience in maintaining safe learning environments and equipment.

Experience and/or willingness to assist learners with regards to their personal care and mobility.

Good communication skills both written and verbal.

Good IT skills.

Ability to communicate using MAKATON/BSL/Sign-a-Long is desirable.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and establish good working relationships with students, teachers, parents/carers, and other agencies.

Benefits:

Competitive salary.

Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Commitment to continuous professional development.

Participation in the College’s Health and Safety Policies.

To apply for this Learning Support Assistant position, please submit your CV