Learning Support Assistant - Mainstream & SEND

Learning Support Assistant – Further Education Colleges

Location: Multiple locations across London Salary: £15.30 - £18.80 PAYE

Job Type: Temporary / Contract / Ongoing Start Date: ASAP and throughout the academic year

About the Role

We are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across a number of Further Education colleges in London. We have opportunities available across multiple locations and are looking for experienced, reliable and enthusiastic LSAs who are passionate about supporting learners to succeed. You may be supporting learners in mainstream FE programmes, Supported Learning, SEND provision or Foundation Learning, depending on your experience and the college requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support to students. Support learners with additional learning needs, SEND and EHCPs. Assist students to access lessons, activities and college life. Work closely with teaching staff and the wider support team. Help learners develop independence, confidence and employability skills. Support with communication, organisation and engagement where required. Provide appropriate support with personal care where relevant to the role. Follow individual support plans and EHCP outcomes. Promote positive behaviour and an inclusive learning environment. Maintain safeguarding and professional standards at all times.We Are Looking For Previous experience working as an LSA, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Support Assistant or similar. Experience working with 16–19 or adult learners within an FE college is essential. Experience supporting learners with SEND is highly desirable. Good understanding of safeguarding and working within an educational environment. Reliable, professional and able to build positive relationships with learners. Flexible regarding location and college requirements. Enhanced Child & Adult DBS registered on the Update Service (UDS) is essential.Why Apply? Multiple LSA opportunities across London. Temporary, long-term and ongoing assignments available. Opportunities to work within a range of FE college settings. Competitive PAYE rates. Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant. Opportunities to secure longer-term and permanent positions. Roles available across a variety of SEND and mainstream provisions.If you are an experienced FE Learning Support Assistant with an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and are looking for your next opportunity in London, we would love to hear from you.

eXede Ltd is acting as an Employment Business and the successful applicant will be engaged by the agency on a PAYE basis. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and full applicant vetting processes will be carried out, including enhanced DBS checks Childrens and/or Adults Barred List checks included for any applications made.  This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act