OPEN DAY for SEND In-Class Support staff

Recruitment Event 20th of August

Hourly Rate: £15
Middleton & Rochdale
September start
Full time and Part time hours

Are you passionate about creating an inclusive learning environment? Do you have expertise in supporting learners with additional needs? We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a Manchester Further Education College, starting this September. This role is pivotal in driving the inclusive strategy across the college and ensuring effective collaboration and shared planning.

Join us at the recruitment event in one of the most beautiful and high prestige campuses in Manchester!

Reed FE are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented/aspiring support staff to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide innovative and high-quality support for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and High Needs.
• Foster independence, achievement, and progression for learners.
• Implement the Person-Centred Review process, collaborating with learners, parent/carers, curriculum teams, and external agencies.
• Maintain close liaison with schools and external agencies to assess the needs of potential new learners and plan transition routes.
• Develop and set SMART targets with learners, track progress, and ensure quality support.
• Provide mentoring and timely feedback to Learning Support Assistants, ensuring meeting objectives and performance improvement.
• Be a key advisor for potential new learners with SEND, EHCPs, and complex high needs.
• Support learners progressing to higher education programs and guide them through the application process for Disabled Student Allowance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Relevant qualifications in Special Educational Needs or related field.
• Experience working with learners with SEND, EHCPs, and High Needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.
• Opportunity to work with leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers.
• Specialist consultant support for job search.
• Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club.
• Entitlement to statutory pay and leave benefits.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• Great referral bonuses.
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning options.

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Not looking for support roles? We are also registering communication support workers, pastoral officers, 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.