Learning Support Assistant

6 months ago


Borough of Wigan, United Kingdom Talentshed Full time

A single job ad can only tell you so much about this Learning Support Assistant opportunity in the Wigan area, Great Manchester.

Before deciding if you want to take this role any further, you probably looking to know the key details first.

**So, here’s a summary of the opportunity**

Through professional development and education, this college is on a mission to transform lives and promote prosperity in communities in Wigan.

Being part of this FE college's Supported Learning team, you will be supporting a wide range of individuals with difference learning difficulties.
- Salary of £22,734 (pro-rata)
- Access a range of further education sector benefits including health and well-being support, flexible working, free on-site parking and gym membership
- Fixed Term contract
- Part-time position - term time
- Play a vital role in supporting students with learning disabilities and difficulties - an ideal opportunity to really make a difference to young learners lives
- You will be empowering young people to achieve their best and enabling reasonable adjustments within the classroom to help these students engage
- This role includes mentoring students and encouraging them to remain on tasks

**A bit about you**
- Previous experience in a LSA or SEN role within the education sector is essential
- A willingness to undergo relevant training, with the ability to work with a range of learners
- A genuine desire to help young learners fulfil their potential - with a strong knowledge of how to go about supporting young learners with learning disabilities

**Benefits you’ll receive along the way**
- Career progression opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlements plus bank holidays
- Free parking - on-site
- Multiple employee discounts including high-street discounts
- Health and well-being events
- Medical cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Comprehensive pension scheme

**Your next step**:
If this role isn’t right for you, talk to us about what is so we can help you find it.

**Talk to us: 01872 309090**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Transport links

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Borough of Wigan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a qualification in Learning Support or a related field in education?
- Do you have practical experience working in SEN or as a Learning Support Assistant within the education sector?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TSI0002



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