Learning Support Assistant (Newport)

Educators Wales; Newport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Newport is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide academic support to learners and facilitate a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with young people, has an engaging training style, and is willing to undergo necessary checks. This full-time position offers numerous benefits including 30 days of annual leave, a health care scheme, and profit-sharing. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave

Health care scheme

Profit-sharing scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Engaging and inspirational training style required.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to learners.
• Facilitate learning activities and programs.
• Promote an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Engaging training style

Passion for making a difference

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Salary banding: £22,932

Location: Newport (Onsite)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pm

About Us

At Itec, we put our employees at the heart of everything we do. As an employee‑owned organisation, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our business. We foster a culture where each voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. We take pride in empowering individuals and businesses to thrive. Join us and become part of a company that is dedicated to your growth, well‑being, and success.

About the role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with our learners to provide academic support, facilitate learning activities, and promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Jobs Growth Wales Plus (JGW+) is a Welsh Government initiative that provides work experience and training opportunities to young people and unemployed individuals, enhancing their employability and supporting job creation in various sectors.

Your impact

• Support students as needed to help them complete assignments given by their tutors.
• Aid in the implementation of different learning programs, ensuring that students remain engaged throughout.
• Facilitate effective learning for students, both in group settings and on an individual basis.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Experience working with young people and/or being passionate about making a difference.
• Engaging and inspirational training and delivery style.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check (cost covered by the company) and EWC registration.

What’s in it for you?

At Itec, our employees have access to several great benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), a health care scheme, 35 hours of working week, discounts for retail and gym membership, a profit‑sharing scheme, life insurance, employee of the month awards, length of service recognition, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Itec operates as an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities inclusive of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Apply early, as we may close the vacancy once we have enough suitable applicants. We encourage applicants to disclose any needs for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in their role to help create an inclusive workplace.

Should you not hear from us 2 weeks after application, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion.

If you're passionate about developing others and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!