Learning Support Assistant

• Job Type: Part-time (4 days per week, Monday to Thursday)
• Location: London
• Salary: £110 per day

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team, supporting students with a wide range of needs including profound and multiple learning disabilities, communication and behavioural difficulties, and specific medical needs. Each student's learning programme is uniquely tailored to empower them to achieve their aspirations and goals while developing skills to become more independent within their community.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Engage with students during lessons and break times, promoting their independence and communication as directed by the class Lecturer.
• Support students in accessing a range of home, community, work-related, and basic skills learning programmes.
• Ensure students' health and wellbeing are maintained by closely following their educational, personal care, and therapy programmes.
• Assist in building self-confidence and independence in students through encouragement and reassurance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working, caring, or volunteering with people who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team.
• Must hold a Level 1 qualification in Maths and a Level 2 qualification in English.

At Reed, we believe that experience is just as important as qualifications. So, if you have experience in teaching others, we encourage you to start your registration today. You’ll be joining a team of passionate professionals who provide the best possible education to the students of our clients.

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Not looking for teaching roles? We are also registering teaching assistants, learning support assistants, learning mentors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.

Thank you for your interest in working with Reed Further Education. We look forward to hearing from you soon.