Learning Support Assistant - Knowsley

Sthelens; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recognized educational institution is looking for a temporary Learning Assistant to join their Learner Support team. This part-time role, working 18 hours a week during term-time, involves supporting students with a variety of educational needs at Knowsley Community College. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience with learners with additional needs (SEN). The successful individual will work in a positive environment and be offered Continuous Professional Development opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Death in Service benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounted catering outlets

Employee Assistance Programme

Well-being events

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and conscientious individual with a learner-focused approach.
• Minimum qualifications in Math and English at grade 5 or equivalent required.
• Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement specialist support for individuals based on their Support Plan.
• Enable students to overcome learning barriers using effective strategies.
• Monitor and document progress for students on ProMonitor.

Skills

Experience supporting learners with additional needs (SEN)

Effective communication skills

Ability to implement teaching strategies

Education

Math and English GCSE grade 5 or equivalent

Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

LEARNING ASSISTANT - KNOWSLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

WORKING 18 HOURS PER WEEK
WORKING 37 WEEKS PER YEAR - TERM-TIME ONLY
TEMPORARY UNTIL JUNE 2026

The College is currently seeking to recruit temporary Learning Assistant to join our Learner Support team at St. Helens College and Knowsley Community College.

This role is based at Knowsley Community College, Stockbridge Lane and requires the ability to support a range of educational needs both in and out of the classroom, for our students. Applications from enthusiastic, conscientious, and personable individuals, who are learner focused, and have experience of supporting learners with additional needs (SEN) are welcome.

Successful candidates must have a minimum Math and English GCSE grade 5 or equivalent, and hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Learning Assistant).

As well as working in a thriving environment, the College will provide Continuous Professional Development in a variety of learning difficulties and disabilities awareness courses.

Main responsibilities include:

• To implement specialist support for individuals as per their Support Plan.
• To enable students to overcome barriers to learning by employing appropriate teaching and learning strategies.
• To monitor the effectiveness of specialist support and feedback to the Learner Support Manager.
• To assist with the physical and emotional needs of students and to manage changing behaviours of students, with vocational tutors.
• To encourage independence whenever possible, e.g., giving choices and prompting.
• To monitor progress in lessons and record Support Logs for individual students on ProMonitor.

What can we offer you?

• Positive and enjoyable working environment
• Working 18 hours a week
• Term-time only, ideal for work-life balance
• Contributory pension scheme with an excellent employer contribution
• Death in Service benefits
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted Starbucks and all other catering outlets on sites
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount Scheme
• Well-being events and access to a well-being portal
• CPD
• Opportunities for career development within theteam and wider college

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.

Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

St Helens College is committed to Equality and Diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note we do not accept speculative calls and emails with CV’s from recruitment agencies. Any speculative CVs sent to the College will NOT be considered. If any assistant is required by agencies, jobs will be sent to them via the TALOS portal.