Learning Support Assistant

Location: Greenwich

Salary: £15.55 per hour
Job type: Full-time, Contract role

Are you passionate about supporting learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them thrive in education and beyond?

Our client is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This rewarding role will see you working closely with teaching staff and support managers to ensure learners can access and succeed in their studies, develop essential skills, and fully participate in college life.

Why join our client?

You’ll be joining a supportive environment where your contribution makes a real difference to the lives of young people and adults. With ongoing professional development and a collaborative culture, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in education support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting learners with SEN to access lessons, resources and activities
• Assisting in the development of independence, self-advocacy and study skills
• Contributing to individual support plans and progress reviews
• Providing personal care, supervision and wellbeing support where required
• Promoting inclusion and removing barriers to participation in college life
• Liaising with parents, carers and external agencies when needed

Skills and experience required:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills (Level 2 English and Maths or willingness to achieve)
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Understanding of safeguarding and the challenges faced by learners with SEN
• Willingness to support learners with personal care and mobility needs
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with strong IT knowledge
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and use initiative independently
• Experience supporting SEN learners in secondary or FE settings (desirable)
• Knowledge of Makaton, BSL or Sign-a-Long (desirable)

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone patient, adaptable, and committed to making education accessible and meaningful for all learners.

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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