Job Title: Experienced Learning Support Assistant (1:1 Support) Location: College, Islington, North London Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time A college situated in the heart of Islington is seeking experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to provide 1:1 support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role involves working closely with individual students who have a range of needs, including: -Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), -Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD), -Moderate Learning Disabilities (MLD). The successful candidates will play a vital role in supporting students to engage in both practical and academic courses, including subjects such as life skills and gardening, while promoting their independence and confidence. As a 1:1 LSA, your primary duties will include providing tailored support to individual students, assisting them in engaging with the curriculum, and helping them develop essential life skills. You will be responsible for implementing personalised learning strategies in collaboration with teaching staff and ensuring that the student's needs are met both in and out of the classroom. You will monitor and report on student progress, contributing to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and provide emotional and behavioural support as required. Flexibility is key, as you will be supporting students across a range of settings, from practical activities like gardening to more traditional classroom-based learning. We are looking for candidates with previous experience working as an LSA or in a similar role, ideally within a SEND environment. Experience supporting students with PMLD, SLD, or MLD is preferred. You should be comfortable working 1:1 with students, building positive relationships and demonstrating empathy, patience, and commitment to their development. *Experience with alternative communication methods, such as Makaton or PECS, is an advantage. *A DBS check on the update service is required, or a willingness to obtain one.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Jessica Flowerdew on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061 and click on the apply button.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Jessica Flowerdew&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061</strong></strong>