Learning Support Assistant

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Learning Support Assistant to support young people in overcoming barriers to learning they may have, and in particular to support young persons in the acquisition of the Additional Services Provision at a young offenders institute. These provisions will change and flex over time but currently include, Horticulture, Cadets training, Barista training and Music courses.

Location: Feltham

Salary: £22,880 to £28,080 per annum (dependent on skills/experience)

The successful candidate will have:

• English and maths GCSE A-C or equivalent
• Experience of supporting young people and related issues including barriers to learning
• Experience in providing construction support alongside the classroom teacher.
• Experience of people management including supporting, mentoring, and coaching and developing an individual
• Experience of establishing maintaining high standards in learning and behaviours
• Experience of maintaining systems relating to learner progression.

Employee Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
• Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters levels qualifications, and management development programmes
• Opportunities to connect with our employee networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Womens Network, Mens Network, Young Professionals Network, Menopause Peer Support Group, Neurodiversity Network)
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan

Due to the high volume of applications Recruited UK receives, we will make every effort to respond with feedback although this is not always possible. If you have not been contacted within 5 days, then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we may keep your details on file and contact you with future opportunities.

If you feel you match the criteria above, please apply with your most updated CV.