Learning Support Assistant
Location: Crewe/Northwich/Winsford
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £24,000 (inc benefits)
Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with Colleges, Prisons, Universities, and Training Providers across the UK. We are Currently looking for talented Learning Coaches to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners.
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Classroom Tutor to support students aged 16-24 with additional needs, including social, emotional, and special educational needs (SEN). The role requires a passionate individual who is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment for students, particularly those with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). You will play a key role in helping learners achieve their personal and academic goals while promoting their social and emotional development and enhancing their opportunity to progress into employment.
Skills and Qualifications Necessary
*Functional Skills level 2 in English Maths and ICT or equivalent
*Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
*Experience working with young adults with additional needs, including those with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
*Knowledge and experience in supporting students with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
*Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, motivate, and support both learners and employers.
*Experience in liaising with employers, ideally in securing work placements or apprenticeships.
*Confident in using Microsoft Office and other digital tools to manage documentation and communications.
*A full UK driving license is desirable as travel may be required within the local area
Day-to-day of the role
*Offer one-on-one and group support to students with SEMH needs, ensuring they have the resources, guidance, and encouragement to succeed.
*Implement strategies from individual Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) to support students’ specific needs and track their progress.
*Assist with classroom management, ensuring a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where all students can thrive.
*Liaise with local authorities to identify and engage young people aged 16-24 who are eligible for work placements.
*Build and maintain relationships with local employers to secure and develop work experience opportunities.
*Work with employers to understand their requirements and match them with suitable learners based on skills and career goals.
*Promote the benefits of work placements to employers and provide guidance on how to effectively support young people in the workplace.
*Coordinate and manage the logistics of work placements, ensuring all necessary documentation, risk assessments, and agreements are completed.
*Provide ongoing support to both employers and learners during the placement period, addressing any issues or concerns that arise.
Benefits of working for Reed/Our client
*A generous annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays) commencing on 34 days, increasing to 43 days on completion of 5 years’ service
*Opportunity to join a Simplyhealth Plan, which helps you get fast, virtual access to essential healthcare services, as well as cover for routine prescription costs and physio treatment to sort any aches and pains.
*Free eye test and a £40 contribution towards glasses/contacts/lenses once a year.
*You at Work – access to a great range of retail discounts and exclusive offers.
*Enhanced pay on maternity/paternity/adoption and sickness (qualifying conditions).
*Paid bereavement leave and reasonable time off for medical appointments.
*Support provisions for Training and Assessor qualifications.
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.
"All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks - If you are on the Barred List, it is against the law to apply and to be hired for a role that includes regulated activity with the concerned group."