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 

Electra House - London, Liverpool Street 

About the role  

We are looking for an enthusiastic and customer-centric Learning Support Assistant 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. 

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:  

From £22,727.25 to £25,252,50 per annum (pro rata of 1.05 FTE £24,570 to £27,300), subject to qualifications and experience 

Please note that this role is a fixed-term, term-time only contract until July 2025.

How to Apply/Next Steps:

Please apply via our recruitment portal.

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

Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday 10 September 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 website and refer to the job description and person specification.

Please contact recruitment@fra.ac.uk for further information or an informal chat about this campaign.