Jobs in Balham

Learning Support Assistant – Multiple Positions available

Location: London – Various Areas
Salary: DOE
Contract: Temporary

The Role

Our client, a leading further education provider, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis.

This rewarding role involves supporting young people and adults with severe and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, helping them access learning programmes, develop essential life and study skills, and achieve positive educational outcomes. Working on a one-to-one basis and with small groups, you will encourage independence, engagement and personal development while providing tailored support aligned to individual learning needs and EHCPs.

You may also be required to assist learners with personal care and mobility where appropriate, ensuring dignity and individual preferences are always respected.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide person-centred support to learners with SEN and disabilities

* Support access to lessons, college services and enrichment activities

* Promote independence, confidence and engagement in learning

* Assist with personal care and mobility when required

* Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents/carers and external agencies

* Support learners to achieve educational and personal goals

* Contribute to a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

Skills & Experience

* Good literacy and numeracy skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Ability to build positive relationships with learners and stakeholders

* Strong organisational and administrative skills

* Good IT skills

* Understanding of safeguarding and equality issues

* Experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties

* Experience within a school, college or FE setting desirable

* Comfortable supporting personal care and mobility needs

Why Join Our Client?

* Excellent annual leave entitlement

* Generous pension scheme

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Cycle to Work scheme

* Season ticket loan

* Staff discount schemes

* Gym and wellbeing benefits

* Ongoing training and career development opportunities

A current and valid ENHANCED DBS is required for this position.

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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