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Lead Learning Support Assistant, FASHION RETAIL ACADEMY
Education for Industry Group
Position
Part-Time: 0.5FTE (18.5 hours per week via Saturdays + 1.5 days/week) Venue: LCBT Academy (3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX) and FRA Academy (Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE)
About The EFI Group
Driven by a bold mission, the EFI Group transforms lives and industries through innovative, industry-focused education in fashion, beauty, and apprenticeships. Our values are built on innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence—delivering exceptional learning experiences.
About The Role
Join our team as a Lead Learning Support Assistant, leading efforts to enhance outcomes for students with declared needs across FRA and LCBT colleges.
Key Responsibilities
- Learner Support: Provide high-quality, inclusive support to learners with Learning Difficulties and/ or Disabilities (SEND)—including those with complex emotional challenges—helping them develop core skills, build confidence, and achieve qualifications.
- Independent Skills Development: Nurture learners’ independence, resilience, and engagement in key academic areas.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor Learning Support Assistants, ensuring consistent, high standards of support delivery across LCBT.
- Collaborate with Staff: Work closely with lecturers, tutors, and classroom faculty to improve attainment, particularly in literacy and numeracy.
- Raising Attainment: Contribute to reducing achievement gaps through targeted support and monitoring progress.
Cultural Expectations: You must demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and positivity, role modelling excellence and advocating for a collaborative, inclusive learning environment.
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About You
Qualifications
- Academic Baseline: Must hold a Level 3 qualification equivalent (e.g. A-Levels) alongside Maths and English GCSEs.
- Desirable Specialisms:
- SEND/Learning Support certification (e.g. Dyslexia Training, SENCo skills)
- Safeguarding qualification or willingness to obtain upon appointment.
- First Aid training (credited or in-progress preferred).
Experience
- Essential:
- Significant experience supporting vulnerable learners with SEND or special needs in an educating setting (schools, colleges).
- Proven expertise supervising/coordinating LC-valued support staff.
- Preferred:
- Experience working in Further Education or adult education.
- Familiarity with specialist interventions like emotional wellbeing support.
Key Expertise
- Deep knowledge of barriers to academic progress for at-risk learners.
- Strong background in topical safeguarding, wellbeing, and equality—with a Further Education focus.
- Ability to ensure safe and inclusive learning environments per known policies.
Desired Skills & Mindset
- Organisation & Teamwork: Collaboratively managed multi-disciplinary environments with colleagues.
- Professional Boundaries: Confident in establishing rapport whilst maintaining appropriate conduct.
- Values: ✔ Accountability for learner success. ✔ Adaptability to diverse learner needs. ✔ Advocacy for equity-led teaching.
- Note: A mix of qualifications/experience is acceptable; gaps can be discussed in-app/appointment.
What We Offer – The EFI Perks
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Professional Growth | Annual £400 personal growth allowance, free paid-for qualifications, LinkedIn Learning & mandatory CPD support. |
| Flexible Working | Birthdays/celebration days, enhanced leave policies, 6-months full pay for maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave. |
| Wellbeing | £50 monthly wellbeing allowance, plus unlocking psychological therapies (CBT) via Education Support Employee Assistance Programme. |
| Pension | Employer contributes 5% towards your retirement plan. |
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Salary
Base Pay for 0.5FTE (pro rata for 1.0FTE)
- £15,300–£16,150 (31.5 hours/week) → £30,600–£32,300 if applicable.
How to Apply/Next Steps
- Apply By: 8am Tuesday, 14 July 2026. Interviews*: Week commencing 20/07/26, In-person at LCBT (Live Satellite Assessment).
- Soar Strict Stay: Select "Apply for this job".
- For Questions: Email recruitment@efigroup.ac.uk.
Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding Commitment
"The EFI Group prioritises safeguarding to protect young people and vulnerable adults. Shortlisted candidates will undergo enhanced DBS clearing."
Have we got your values? If aligning with our professionalism, inclusive culture, and commitment to safety appeals, submit your application now. We look forward to hearing from you!
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