Location
Southwark College, London (close to Waterloo Station)

Hours
Term time only, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Salary
£26,770 per annum

About the Role
Southwark College, part of the NCG Group, is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Worker to join a large team supporting learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Based at our Southwark College site, you will provide in-class support including note taking, prompting, and assisting students with classroom tasks to help them access teaching, learning, and assessment. You will create, adapt, and use a variety of resources and strategies to meet learners' needs, including e-resources, assistive technology, and adapted equipment. The role also involves supervising learners on arrival, during lunchtimes and breaks, and ensuring their safe departure from the premises. Additionally, you will support learners off-site in learning and travel contexts such as trips, travel training, and work placements. Keeping accurate records of learner needs, progress, and achievement of learning targets is essential. If you have a passion for helping students achieve their full potential and the drive to make a positive difference, we would like to hear from you.

About Southwark College
Southwark College is a large further education college in London offering a wide range of work-focused courses designed to develop students' skills and employment potential. We provide a friendly and supportive learning environment where talent is nurtured. Our success is built on recruiting and retaining talented staff who are passionate about further education and committed to helping students overcome barriers and achieve their potential. We offer a range of development opportunities, benefits, and support to help you succeed in your role.

Our Values
At Southwark College, our values guide how we work and interact. We expect all staff to demonstrate behaviours aligned with these core values:
- Being both inclusive and diverse
- Trusting and respecting our communities
- Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
- Inspiring excellence and curiosity

Employee Benefits
As part of the NCG Group, Southwark College offers an excellent benefits package including generous holiday entitlement, access to pension schemes, company sick pay, a cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, training and development opportunities, and access to discounts.

Safeguarding
Southwark College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

Experience
Experience working with learners with additional needs or EHCPs is desirable but not essential. Enthusiasm and a commitment to supporting students are key.

About you
You should be passionate about helping students achieve their full potential, patient, dedicated, and able to work collaboratively within a team. A positive attitude and the ability to adapt resources and strategies to meet diverse learner needs are important.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or experience in education, learning support, or working with vulnerable adults and young people are advantageous but not mandatory. A commitment to ongoing professional development is expected.