SEND Learning Support Assistant

Join a dedicated further education provider where inclusion is at the heart of everything they do. You'll support young people and adults with a variety of additional learning needs, including autism, dyslexia, emotional and behavioural challenges, and physical or sensory impairments. Working closely with learners throughout their studies, you'll play a key role in helping them overcome barriers, build confidence and succeed both academically and personally. Based in Weybridge, Surrey this Learning Support Assistant role is commutable from Ashford, Staines–upon–Thames, Sunbury–on–Thames, Feltham, Bedfont, Stanwell, Shepperton, Hounslow, Hanworth, Egham and surrounding areas. Salary: GBP22,460 per year (term time only, FTE GBP26,592) and working 37 hours per week, 37 weeks per year! This rewarding LSA position is a permanent role with great benefits: Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, an excellent pension scheme, free on–site parking, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee discounts, ongoing training and professional development. As a Learning Support Assistant your responsibility will be to support students with a range of additional learning needs, helping them succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Working as part of a dedicated support team, you will: Provide 1:1 and small group support across a variety of curriculum areas (Entry Level to Level 3).Help learners develop their English, maths and study skills.Support students during examinations and assessments.Maintain accurate records of learner support and progress. You ll be patient and enthusiastic, with: Experience supporting learners in a classroom settingEnglish and Maths at Level 2 (or equivalent)An understanding of supporting learners with additional needs (SEND)An LSA or TA qualification, or a willingness to work towards one (desirable) Whether you ve worked as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, SEND TA, Learning Mentor, or supported students 1:1 or in intervention groups, we d love to hear from you. Apply today!