Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: England, Greater London, New Malden
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Primary Industry: Education and Training
Secondary Industry: Education and Training
Salary: £21,615 - £22,866 Per annum
About the Company:
Teaching Personnel are working with an Outstanding Specialist College (Ofsted, November 2019) providing life-changing learning opportunities to young people and adults with special education needs and/or disabilities. With eight vibrant community-based College Centres across London and Surrey, who serve over 400 students.
Job Description:
They are seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our dynamic team. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with our Lecturing staff to facilitate educational activities for adults with special needs. Your key responsibilities include:
- Providing individualised support to students to aid their learning process
- Implementing therapy, health, and well-being programmes as directed
- Ensuring correct implementation of individual learning programmes
- Collaborating with colleagues to maintain a positive learning environment
- Maintaining students' well-being at all times
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in working with individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
- Previous experience in caring or voluntary work with individuals with special needs
- Knowledge of best practises in supporting individuals with learning disabilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant qualification in Special Education or related field
- Additional training in areas such as therapy or special education
Working Conditions:
- Full-Time position, working across multiple College Centres if required
- Interacting with students with diverse needs and abilities
- Collaborating closely with Lecturing staff, Nurses, and Therapists
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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