Male Learning Support Assistant

E Confuer; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A private educational service in Twickenham is seeking a motivated Learning Support Assistant to help an 18-year-old with special needs. The role offers £20 per hour, requires enthusiasm and patience, and involves supporting learning across various subjects. Flexibility in working hours, including potential Saturdays, is essential. Training and support will be provided.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Pension (if eligible)

Free DBS check

Induction and training

Qualifications

• Genuinely interested in helping with education.
• Ability to help manage energy and suggest breaks.
• Experience with special needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support during lessons and help maintain focus.
• Encourage independence and communication.
• Assist with personal care as needed.

Skills

Patience

Enthusiasm

Interest in education

Ability to support personal care

Comfort with dogs

Job description

Learning Support Assistant for Me Giorgio (Twickenham TW2)

£20 per hour | Part-Time | Driver Essential | Start ASAP

Hi! I'm Giorgio

Im 18, full of energy, and Im looking for a Learning Support Assistant whose kind, patient, and enthusiastic to help me learn, grow, and explore the world around me.

A Bit About Me

Im really into aviation I love watching planes take off and land, and Im always snapping photos of them. I also enjoy cycling on my adapted bike, especially in the park, and Im always up for discovering new places. I have Cerebral Palsy, which means I sometimes need a bit of help with balance and movement. My speech can be a little tricky to understand at first, but Ive got a great therapy team helping me, and with time, youll get to know me well.

What I'm Looking For

I want someone genuinely interested in helping me access a fun and meaningful education. I really enjoy things like:

• Parkour
• Aviation
• Science and Italian GCSE
• Photography
• Engineering
• Music production
• Cookery

Youll support me during lessons, help me stay focused, and encourage me to be independent. At the end of each session, we'll chat about what I've learned, and you'll share your thoughts with my tutor. You'll also help me manage my energy and suggest breaks when I need them.

Sometimes, I might need a bit of help with personal care.

Oh, and We Have a Dog

Shes friendly, but you'll need to be okay with dogs.

Hours & Pay

• 34 hours a day, Monday to Friday
• Some Saturdays, depending on what I'm learning
• £20 per hour
• Start ASAP (after employment checks)

What You'll Get

• Training and support all the way
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• Pension (if eligible)
• Free DBS check
• Induction and training (including The Care Certificate)
• Regular supervision and support from our Case Manager and HR team

Interviews

We'll keep interviewing until we find the right person, so apply soon if you're interested!

Our Values

• Supportive we work together and lift each other up.
• Integrity we're honest, respectful, and reliable.
• Client Centred my needs and goals come first.
• Quality Focussed we aim for excellence in everything we do.
• Positive we believe in possibilities and celebrate progress.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnerships and religion and belief.

Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of the schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female or male worker to work with our client.