Location
West London College, Hammersmith campus and other campuses across London

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£23,477 – £24,657 per annum (pro-rata), inclusive of London weighting

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our Additional Learning Support (ALS) department. This role involves supporting learners across all campuses with a variety of educational needs, helping them develop both practical and academic skills, including support during trips and visits. You will build positive relationships with learners and colleagues while providing tailored support strategies that enable students to achieve their full potential. The role requires working both independently and as part of a team, adapting support approaches to meet learners’ changing needs.

Benefits
Excellent employment benefits including generous annual leave, a public sector pension scheme, and great opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Experience
- Experience working with young people, ideally those with additional learning needs
- Experience supporting learners with additional needs such as autism and/or social, emotional and mental health needs is desirable

About you
- An empathetic, patient and confident individual
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good IT skills
- Willingness to provide personal care support, including toileting and administering medication where required, following appropriate training

Qualifications
- Good general education including GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check and other safeguarding checks as required
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Willingness to complete mandatory safeguarding training and comply with College policies