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Hourly Paid Learning Support Assistants

Basildon, Essex

Dovetail and Slate

Contact Dovetail and Slate

Hours
Full Time
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
£15 - 19 - Hour
Recruiter
Dovetail and Slate
Closes
29 Sep 2025
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Are you passionate about supporting learners? Dovetail and Slate are an employment business working in partnership with over 200 colleges across the UK, is offering exciting Learning Support Assistant opportunities for individuals with experience supporting learners or from a care background. No formal teaching qualifications are required, just a genuine enthusiasm for supporting learners in their education journey.

Responsibilities:

1:1 and group support of students with additional learning needs

Supporting teachers/lecturers to ensure an inclusive learning environment for SEN students

Safeguarding of vulnerable learners

Full time and part time hours are available.

Term time only roles are available also.

Requirements:

Level 2 qualification or higher in English/Maths AND willingness to obtain an ENHANCED DBS check.

Experience working with SEN children or young adultsOR an extensive care background

Knowledge of additional learning needs

Up to date Safeguarding training, or a willingness to obtain

Enhanced DBS or a willingness to obtain.

Benefits/Packages:

Competitive hourly rates (depending on experience & qualifications) - weekly pay!

Flexible working hours

Support and guidance

Opportunity to inspire and shape the next generation.

Temp to Perm Roles Available

Usual college benefits and job satisfaction

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market-leading education recruitment company, specialising in the supply of staff across all areas of the education sector - including teaching, student support, and non-teaching roles. If this vacancy isn't the right fit, we welcome your CV and encourage you to contact our team to explore other opportunities.

Dovetail and Slate Limited (Company No. (phone number removed)) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, candidates, and partner organisations to share this commitment.

Roles may involve work with under-18s or vulnerable adults. Where applicable, offers of employment will be subject to appropriate vetting, which may include enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, barred list checks, references, right to work checks, and where relevant, PVG Scheme registration (Scotland) or Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (Wales). All checks will be carried out in accordance with relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (England).

Dovetail and Slate Limited acts as an Employment Agency (for permanent recruitment) and an Employment Business (for temporary and contract staff) under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Dovetail and Slate is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities, and we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment processes.

By applying for this role, you consent to Dovetail and Slate processing your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Because education matters.

© Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Business

Ad ID: 5416870048

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