Learning Support Assistant
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London
The Organisation
Our client is a faith-based charity.
They seek to positively impact the lives of all members of society.
As part of their organisation, they have created a centre that is dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities. They offer a range of educational, spiritual, and social opportunities through learning programmes, helping individuals to grow in confidence, independence, and personal fulfilment.
They are now looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join them on a part-time, permanent basis, working around 15 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £13.85 per hour
- 23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
- Reward y scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer
- Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance/ Death in Service benefit
This is a meaningful opportunity for a compassionate individual with experience supporting individuals in a learning or care environment to join a welcoming and supportive team.
In this deeply rewarding role, you’ll have the chance to further develop your skills within an inspiring environment where empathy and values are paramount, and people are enabled to grow.
So, if you’re ready to make a real difference every day, our client would love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide support to students with learning disabilities, helping them flourish both educationally and personally.
Specifically, you will enable the delivery of various learning programmes, from life skills and cookery to creative and fulfilling activities and workshops.
Helping with communication, student mobility, and day-to-day practical tasks, you will assist tutors to adapt learning materials to meet individual needs.
Additionally, you will:
- Assist with student records, person-centred plans, and session evaluations
- Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and dignity of care policies
- Occasionally stand in for tutors when needed
- Take initiative to support group activities
About You
To be considered as a Learning Support Assistant, you will need:
- Experience supporting individuals in a learning or care environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A respectful and patient approach
- The ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Organisational and adaptable working skills
- An understanding of person-centred support principles
Other organisations may call this role Learning Assistant, Classroom Assistant, TA, Teaching Assistant, Care Worker, SEN Assistant, Classroom Support Worker, Care and Learning Assistant, or Additional Needs Support Worker.
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