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Learning Support Assistant
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Job Overview
Learning Support Assistant – Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
Salary: £26,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid
Swift Childcare are a training provider based in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, seeking a dedicated and compassionate Level 3 Qualified Learning Support Assistant to support learners within the virtual learning environment and compliment the team.
This role is ideal for an experienced Level 3 Early Years Educator, with 1 year post qualifying experience, who is passionate about supporting learners with a range of abilities and learning needs, while working alongside the Swift delivery team.
You will play a key role in helping create a positive, structured, and inclusive learning experience, supporting learners both academically and personally to help them reach their full potential over our virtual learning environment, to become the next generation of practitioners.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support tutors and training staff in delivering engaging learning sessions tailored to individual learner needs.
- Work with learners on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to support literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum activities, via the virtual learning environment.
- Provide targeted support for learners with additional needs, including SEND helping them access learning effectively.
- Assist support coaches in promoting positive behaviour, engagement, and participation in sessions.
- Help maintain our safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Build positive relationships with learners to support confidence, motivation, and independence.
- Support monitoring of learner progress and provide feedback to tutors and Success and Engagement Manager.
- Assist EPA leads where required, supporting learners in preparation for assessments and progression.
- Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive learning behaviours at all times.
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Requirements
- Level 3 Early Years Educator essential. (The must be full and relevant)
- One year post qualifying experience.
- Previous experience working with children or young people/adults in an education or training setting is essential.
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent) is essential.
- Experience supporting SEND learners is desirable, but training will be given.
- Experience of online delivery/support is desirable, but training will be given.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patient, supportive, and adaptable approach.
- Confident working independently and as part of a wider training team.
- Passionate about supporting learner development and achievement.
- Reliable, professional, and a positive role model.
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What We Offer
- Salary of £26,000 per year.
- Full-time permanent position.
- Supportive training provider environment.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced tutors, support coaches, and assessment professionals.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- A rewarding role making a real difference to learners’ outcomes and confidence.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Early Years Educator who is looking to progress within a professional training provider environment and contribute to learner success across a range of education and training pathways.
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