LSW

Learning Support Worker

Location

Cranleigh, Surrey

Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Part-time working options are available-please enquire upon application.

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (up to 3 days allocated for Christmas closure).

Are you passionate about helping others learn, grow, and develop essential life skills? Do you have a positive, patient, and can-do attitude? Join our dedicated team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic adults.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Worker, you will support autistic adults in attaining knowledge and skills that enhance their well-being, independence, and social inclusion.

Working 1

1 or in small groups, you will guide learners both on-site at our adult centre and out in the local community. You will follow individualised curriculums to support their holistic development and lifelong learning.

Key Responsibilities

-

Teaching & Care

Provide the high-quality support, care, and teaching identified in learners' individual learning plans.

-

Lesson Delivery

Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons and activities that build knowledge and skills.

-

Personal Care

Ensure individual needs are met through effective personal care (including support with toileting, dressing, and washing), enabling learners to maintain personal and environmental hygiene.

-

Behavioural Support

Provide behaviourally based support to reduce behaviours that cause barriers to learning and quality of life.

-

Community & Employment

Support learners' participation in social, leisure, and educational activities within the local community, as well as helping them access local employment opportunities.

-

Empowerment

Facilitate decision-making, promoting choice, involvement, and individual empowerment.

-

Progress Tracking

Collect, record, and analyse data on learner progress to ensure teaching remains effective.

-

Medication

Once fully trained, administer medication safely in accordance with company policies.

What We Are Looking For

-

Professional, personal, or voluntary experience working with adults or young people with disabilities.

-

An interest in special educational needs, specifically autism, and a willingness to learn more about how to best support adult learners.

-

Comfort and confidence in working with individuals who may exhibit challenging behaviour, with the ability to keep calm in high-pressure situations.

-

Comfort supporting others with personal/intimate care where required.

-

Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with learners, parents, and staff.

-

Sound literacy and numeracy skills (Maths & English Language GCSE Grade C/4 or above is desirable).

-

Strong organisational skills, a high level of discretion, and the confidence to maintain strict confidentiality.

Our Values

We operate with a core commitment to being Caring, Person-Centred, Continuous Learning, Integrity, and Teamwork.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expect all staff to share this commitment.

To Apply

If you are ready to start a rewarding career in adult care and education, please reach out to our recruitment contact directly:

-

Contact Person

Paul Hirchfield

-

Phone

01293 527416

-

Email

paul.hirchfield@randstad.co.uk