Student Support Practitioner RECRUITMENT EVENT

Recruitment Event 14th of August

Hourly Rate: £15
Openshaw
September start
Full time or Part time hour available

We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a Further Education College in the Manchester area. This role is essential for fostering an inclusive learning environment and providing support to learners with additional needs. If you have a passion for education and a background in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), we want to meet you at our upcoming recruitment event.

Is Openshaw too far? This well known and high esteemed college has multiple campuses around 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:

• Offer high-quality support to learners with SEND, EHCPs, and High Needs, promoting their independence, achievement, and progression.
• Implement the Person-Centred Review process in collaboration with learners, parents/carers, curriculum teams, and external agencies.
• Liaise with schools and external agencies to assess needs and plan transitions for new learners.
• Develop SMART targets with learners, monitor progress, and ensure the provision of quality support.
• Mentor Learning Support Assistants, providing feedback to meet objectives and improve performance.
• Advise potential new learners with SEND, EHCPs, and complex high needs.
• Assist learners in transitioning to higher education and guide them through the application process for Disabled Student Allowance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Relevant qualifications in Special Educational Needs or a related field.
• Proven experience working with learners with SEND, EHCPs, and High Needs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A thorough understanding of relevant legislation and best practices in education.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Representation to leading educational institutions.
• Specialist consultant support.
• Access to a Health Cash Plan and discounts.
• Statutory pay and leave entitlements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Referral bonuses and access to nationwide roles.

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