Learning Support Assistant ( Mainstream )

Learning Support Assistant / Learning Mentor - Ardleigh Green




Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant / Learning Mentor to join the team at Ardleigh Green .




Job Title: Learning Support Assistant / Learning Mentor

Location: Ardleigh Green .

Job Type: Temporary (with potential for long-term opportunities)

Industry: Further Education (SEND)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students across a range of curriculum areas.
• Support learners to develop confidence, motivation, organisation, and independent learning skills.
• Assist teaching staff in creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour, attendance, and student participation in lessons.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their academic and personal goals.
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and student wellbeing at all times.
• Support students with additional learning needs where appropriate, while encouraging independence.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working as a Learning Support Assistant, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, or in a similar student support role.
• Experience supporting young people or adults within a school, college, or community setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and promoting learner wellbeing.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience supporting learners with mild additional learning needs in a mainstream educational environment.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and learner engagement.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Education, Youth Work, or a related field.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.