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Specialist Learning Support Assistant
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- Northamptonshire
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £29,082 - £29,082 Per Annum
Job Description
Location: A supportive further education college in Northamptonshire
Salary: £29,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Think FE is recruiting a Specialist Learning Support Assistant for an inclusive further education college in Northamptonshire.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners with social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them engage positively with education, develop confidence and make meaningful progress. You will provide consistent, individualised support while working closely with teaching and pastoral colleagues.
The role As a Specialist Learning Support Assistant, you will:
Provide specialist one-to-one and small-group support for learners with SEMH needs.
Help learners manage their behaviour through calm and appropriate de-escalation strategies.
Contribute to individual behaviour and learner support plans.
Motivate, mentor and build positive professional relationships with learners.
Maintain accurate EHCP and learner-support records.
Monitor attendance, engagement and progress.
Prepare learning resources tailored to individual needs.
Support learners in working towards their personal and educational goals.
Work closely with teaching, learning-support and pastoral teams.
Help create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
About you You will need:
Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English.
Experience supporting young people with SEMH, SEND, learning difficulties, physical disabilities or behavioural needs.
Confidence managing challenging behaviour and using de-escalation techniques.
A good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
A patient, resilient and consistent approach.
The ability to work collaboratively with teaching and support colleagues.
Next steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.
Data Policy
Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to 3rd parties without your permission
Salary: £29,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Think FE is recruiting a Specialist Learning Support Assistant for an inclusive further education college in Northamptonshire.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners with social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them engage positively with education, develop confidence and make meaningful progress. You will provide consistent, individualised support while working closely with teaching and pastoral colleagues.
The role As a Specialist Learning Support Assistant, you will:
Provide specialist one-to-one and small-group support for learners with SEMH needs.
Help learners manage their behaviour through calm and appropriate de-escalation strategies.
Contribute to individual behaviour and learner support plans.
Motivate, mentor and build positive professional relationships with learners.
Maintain accurate EHCP and learner-support records.
Monitor attendance, engagement and progress.
Prepare learning resources tailored to individual needs.
Support learners in working towards their personal and educational goals.
Work closely with teaching, learning-support and pastoral teams.
Help create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
About you You will need:
Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English.
Experience supporting young people with SEMH, SEND, learning difficulties, physical disabilities or behavioural needs.
Confidence managing challenging behaviour and using de-escalation techniques.
A good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
A patient, resilient and consistent approach.
The ability to work collaboratively with teaching and support colleagues.
Next steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.
Data Policy
Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to 3rd parties without your permission