Learning Support Assistant

Job Description:

Role: Personal Progress Mentor 

Location: Leicester 

Pay Rate: £12-13 per hour

Start Date: September

About the role:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Personal Progress Mentor to join a vibrant College in Leicester. This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners aged 16+ with a variety of additional needs, including learning difficulties. 

Key responsibilities:

Provide academic and pastoral support to students both in the classroom and outside of it.

Assist with lessons e.g. adapting materials and approaches to tailor to the needs of the student. 

Promote a supportive and inclusive environment for learners to thrive.

Work closely with other college departments. 

What we're looking for:

Experience supporting young adults with SEN in an education setting.

A caring and patient nature.

Good communication skills. 

A DBS on the Update Service or be willing to get one. 

Relevant qualifications are desireable. 

Benefits of working with Teacheractive:

• A dedicated and expert consultant
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to hundreds of colleges
• We are the major teaching supply agency for England and Wales
• Recommend-a-friend scheme up to £100
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ambitious ECT, we welcome your application.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you are paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



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