FIND are delighted to be working in partnership with a world-class training and apprenticeships provider to recruit an enthusiastic, resilient and empathetic Part Time Learner Support Assistant.
 
Working from our clients office in Warrington from Tuesday-Thursday, the successful candidate will work closely with the Development Coaches to provide necessary adjustments and support to learners with difficulties or disabilities. 
 
The postholder will also provide high-quality learning support to apprentices with diverse needs, facilitating their independence, access to learning, and integration into the educational community.
 
Primary objectives

• Work closely with the Delivery team to provide targeted support to apprentices who require additional learning support.
• Deliver support through 1:1 sessions, small group interactions, and classroom environments
• Manage and document detailed records of support provided to support the compliance process for Learning Support Funding (LSF)
• Conduct initial assessments to identify learners who may require additional support
• Prepare and submit evidence to support Learning Support Funding claims
• Monitor and review the effectiveness of support provided through LSF
• Ensure compliance with Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) guidelines for LSF usage
• Adopt innovative strategies to empower learners and promote independent learning
• Support the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of apprentices
• Assist students in maximizing their skills, abilities, and potential
• Develop tools and strategies to help learners develop confidence and overcome learning barriers
• Support learners in social contexts through encouragement and active listening
• To promote genuine equality, diversity and well-being in all aspects of apprenticeship delivery and take responsibility for the health, safety and safeguarding activities applicable to the role as set out in the organisation’s policy statements

• Experience supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy
• IT skills sufficient to support learners remotely
• Understanding of apprenticeship funding rules and Learning Support Funding processes
• Knowledge of inclusive educational practices and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, resilience, and empathy.
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Understanding of safeguarding principles
• Ability to manage complex behaviours

• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 27 after two years’ service (Pro rata)
• Employee benefits scheme
• Incentives and rewards?