Learning Support Assistant; Crewe

Are you passionate about supporting young people, removing barriers to learning and promoting independence? If so, read on to find out how to join the UK’s leading FE recruiter with additional benefits, offers and referral schemes.

Reed FE are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented/aspiring learning support assistants to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners.

Learning Support Assistant

• Location: Crewe
• Job Type: 0.8 (4 days per week)
• Salary: £23,000
• Start Date: ASAP

Reed Further Education is seeking multiple Learning Support Assistants to join a dynamic Student Support Team in Crewe. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about providing support to students aged 16-19 with additional needs. The role offers a chance to make a significant impact on students’ educational experiences and development.

Day to Day of the role:

• Work closely with students with additional needs to provide tailored support and assistance.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement individual learning plans.
• Facilitate an inclusive learning environment that caters to the diverse requirements of students.
• Monitor and support the progress and development of students.
• Assist with the preparation of learning materials and resources.
• Provide encouragement and motivation to students to help them achieve their potential.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working with students/young adults in a high school, college, or support and care setting.
• A strong understanding and commitment to safeguarding practices.
• Minimum of GCSE A-C/Level 2 in English and Maths.
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service or the willingness to obtain one.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus’
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Not looking for support roles? We are also registering lecturers, assessors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.

Thank you for your interest in working with Reed Further Education. We look forward to hearing from you soon.