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Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail & Slate
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Chester, Cheshire CH36DD, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Dovetail and Slate are seeking Learning Support Assistants to support learners with additional needs across over 200 colleges in the UK.
  • Candidates should have a Level 2 qualification or higher in English/Maths and experience working with SEN children or a care background.
  • No formal teaching qualifications are required, but a genuine enthusiasm for supporting learners is essential.
  • The role offers competitive hourly rates, flexible working hours, and opportunities for both full-time and part-time positions.
  • Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will earn a salary that varies depending on experience and qualifications.

Are you passionate about supporting learners? Dovetail and Slate are an employment business working in partnership with over 200 colleges across the UK, is offering exciting Learning Support Assistant opportunities for individuals with experience supporting learners or from a care background. No formal teaching qualifications are required, just a genuine enthusiasm for supporting learners in their education journey.

Responsibilities:

  • 1:1 and group support of students with additional learning needs
  • Supporting teachers/lecturers to ensure an inclusive learning environment for SEN students
  • Safeguarding of vulnerable learners
  • Full time and part time hours are available.
  • Term time only roles are available also.

Requirements:

Level 2 qualification or higher in English/Maths AND willingness to obtain an ENHANCED DBS check.

  • Experience working with SEN children or young adults

OR an extensive care background

  • Knowledge of additional learning needs
  • Up to date Safeguarding training, or a willingness to obtain
  • Enhanced DBS or a willingness to obtain.

Benefits/Packages:

  • Competitive hourly rates (depending on experience & qualifications) - weekly pay!
  • Flexible working hours
  • Support and guidance
  • Opportunity to inspire and shape the next generation.
  • Temp to Perm Roles Available
  • Usual college benefits and job satisfaction

Important Notice

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.

Because education matters.

© Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Business.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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