Learning Support Assistant - Preston

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; Preston (working with animals inc horses)ASAPFull and part timeFrom £15 per hourRequirements;

• Extensive experience of working with young people, in education, and individuals with SEND/Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities.
• Extensive experience of providing additional support in a learning environment for learners with an Education Health and Care Plan in place, both High Needs and non-High Needs.
• In-depth understanding of the specific issues relating to the education of young people and adults who have learning difficulties/disabilities, sensory, physical impairments or other specific learning difficulties.
• Proactive participation in SEND related meetings and person-centred reviews.
• Experience using assistive technology and specialist software used in supporting learners with SEND.
• Successfully supporting a culture of team work within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• DBS on the update service or the willingness to apply for 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.