As a Lesson Support Assistant, your primary responsibility is to empower each young adult to achieve their full potential within a multicultural and inclusive educational setting. In this role at a college in Harborne, Birmingham, you will work closely with students aged 16-25 with physical and learning disabilities. Your tasks will include assisting in the delivery of lessons, personalizing learning experiences to meet individual needs, and supporting students in a variety of subjects, engaging activities tailored to their interests.

The college, provides innovative, holistic support for diverse student abilities and needs. Offering a vibrant educational experience for residential and day students, it aims to maximize adult life, independence, and work opportunities. Expanding services for young people with disabilities in the community include support for community activities, personal assistant services, social/peer support, leisure activities, and a youth centre. Committed to making a positive impact, the college values high expectations, responsiveness, innovation, and collaboration. It welcomes applicants who share these values, contributing to its diverse team and ongoing success.

• It is essential that you have experience working with people who have Special Educational Needs, Physical Disabilities or Behavioural Difficulties.
• An enhanced DBS certificate (on the update service) or willingness to obtain one.
• Other qualifications to work with young people and support students with SEND is not essential but desirable.
• Have strong communication skills with the ability to quickly build a rapport with students and staff alike.
• Be able to successfully work as part of a team and be confident to work independently and manage behavioral challenges.

• experience or a relevant qualification for working with young adults with physical and learning disabilities.

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.