Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant 

39 hours per week - Monday to Friday 

Term-Time Only Contract (42 weeks per year) 

Fixed-Term Contract until July 2025

Education for Industry Group (EFI): We have roles available at Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) Electra House - London, EC2M 6SE and London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) Ramillies House - London, W1F 7LN

About the role

We are looking for enthusiastic and customer-centric Learning Support Assistants to provide exceptional support to our Further Education students with declared needs. The role works closely alongside students to support their day-to-day learning, in class and out of class, helping to remove any barriers they may face accessing learning and participation. 

The Learning Support Assistant's purpose is to ensure all students across the EFI Group make excellent progress both academically and with their social and emotional development. The role will report into the Education for Industry Group division, however will either be based at the Fashion Retail Academy or London College of Beauty Therapy.

About you 

• You will have a commitment to providing excellent customer service and building outstanding rapport with a diverse range of people.  
• You will have a flexible approach and the ability to support the learning and development of students regardless of their starting points.  
• You will have experience of working or supporting young people with special educational needs in an education setting.  
• You will have excellent interpersonal skills and good written and oral communication skills.  
• Previous experience of using MIS and Student Information Systems as a management tool would be beneficial.  

Why The EFI?  

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other and celebrate together! At the EFI, our students are at the centre of what we do and as a result, we offer hugely rewarding careers – whatever your role at the EFI, you have the opportunity to change a student’s life! If you are looking for a fast-paced and autonomous role where you can really demonstrate your impact, then look no further. 

Our carefully curated benefits package offers something for everyone, whether you’re interested in: 

• Furthering your development through funded professional qualifications and a personal growth allowance  
• Generous and flexible leave that suits your lifestyle, including an around the world trip after 5 years’ service!  
• Market-leading family friendly pay, including 6 months fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave!  
• A monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan structures to support your financial health  

Salary:  

£25,886.25 per annum

How to Apply/Next Steps:

Please find the link to our application form here: EFI Application Form 

Please apply via our recruitment vacancy link. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday 8 October 2024

Please note, we will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis. Early application is encouraged.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:

TBC - In-person or via MS Teams

More Information/Contact us:

For more information about the EFI, visit our EFI, FRA and LCBT websites and refer to the job description and person specification.

Please contact recruitment@efigroup.ac.uk for further information.