Learning Support Assistant

Are you looking for a new career opportunity in the education sector? Whether you are an industry expert, a qualified Teaching Assistant or experienced supporting young adults with SEN needs, we have the perfect role for you. Join Reed FE, the UK's leading FE recruiter, and enjoy the benefits of working with a reputable agency that offers competitive rates, flexible hours, and referral bonuses.

Reed FE works with a range of educational institutions across London and the South including Colleges, Sixth forms, prisons, universities, and training providers. We are always on the lookout for talented and passionate Support Staff who can deliver high-quality education to learners from diverse backgrounds and abilities, in various subjects and levels.

Job Title:Learning Support Assistant

Position: Full time 30 hours per week

Role type: Temporary

Location: East London

Rate:     £12.00 - £14.00

To be a successful Learning Support Assistant you will need to have the following skills and qualifications:

•            Level 1 or above in English and Maths 

•             Experience working with Special Educational Needs or Learning Disabilities

•              Excellent communication, interpersonal skills

•              A current Enhanced DBS on the update service or the willingness to apply for one through Reed Compliance

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf.
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus’
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

At Reed, we believe that experience is just as important as qualifications. So, if you have experience in teaching others, we encourage you to start your registration today. You’ll be joining a team of passionate professionals who provide the best possible education to the students of our clients.

Whether you are interested in supporting students as a teaching assistant, Learning Support Assistant, learning mentor or technician, or working in other FE roles such as HR, finance, facilities or administration, we have something for you. We also have a dedicated team of interim and senior management consultants with over two decades of experience in the sector.

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Not looking for teaching roles? We are also registering teaching assistants, Learning Support Assistants, learning mentors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.

Thank you for your interest in working with Reed Further Education. We look forward to hearing from you soon.