Casual Learning Support Assistant

The successful candidate must be willing to fully participate in activities alongside the students and support them in all lessons. You will need to support students with personal care needs and mobility difficulties which include physical support (e.g. stairs, getting on minibus), transfers (e.g. from wheelchair to toilet) and using a hoist.

UCG are looking for individuals who have the ability to remain calm under pressure and be patient and maintain a positive attitude towards students, with an understanding of procedures for safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults.

You will have good communication skills including the ability to use clear language and communicate and listen effectively, also to provide an excellent level of additional support to individuals and groups of students on the autistic spectrum, with profound and complex needs or with challenging behaviour needs. You will have the opportunity to under go training and develop specialist practice.

The successful candidate will also have experience in behaviour management, supporting students to maintain positive and engagement within the classroom.

United Colleges Group provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16-18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs, across our five campuses and two colleges; City of Westminster College and College of North West London. The Cockpit Theatre also forms part of the Group.

With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.

Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.

Starting hourly rate of £14.80 plus £1.79 holiday pay. Rate is dependent on experience.