# Learning Support Assistant

**Company**: London Borough of Havering
**Location**: Romford
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: Flexible
**Category**: Education
**Industry**: Education

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## Description

We are seeking enthusiastic and supportive Sessional Learning Support Assistants to join Havering Adult College. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teaching teams to support learners with disabilities, learning difficulties, and medical conditions to achieve their goals.

The role involves:

- Supporting identified learners to complete learning activities and classroom tasks using provided resources

- Assisting learners with full participation in lessons and enrichment activities both inside and outside the classroom

- Contributing to lesson preparation and evaluation alongside teaching staff

- Supporting learners during their induction and helping them understand and follow college policies

- Promoting learner independence, confidence, and inclusion

- Collaborating with teachers and support staff to ensure learners achieve their learning objectives

- Maintaining a professional, respectful, and supportive learning environment for all learners

To be successful, you should meet the following essential criteria:

- Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualifications

- Experience within a post-compulsory educational environment or supporting individuals with diverse learning needs

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- A flexible and adaptable approach to supporting learners

- Ability to build positive relationships with learners, staff, and stakeholders

- Strong organisational and time management skills

- Commitment to equality, inclusion, and learner success

- Willingness to undertake relevant professional development and safeguarding training

- Appropriate Learning Support Assistant qualification, or willingness to achieve one within one year of appointment

- Ability to work daytime, evening, and weekend sessions as required

Benefits of joining us include:

- Making a genuine difference to learners' lives

- Supporting adults to achieve qualifications, develop skills, and gain confidence

- Joining a friendly, professional, and inclusive team

- Gaining valuable experience within an adult education environment

- Accessing ongoing training and development opportunities

- Working flexibly around your availability while contributing to your local community

## Skills

### Required
- Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualifications
- Experience in post-compulsory education
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Commitment to equality and inclusion

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