Learning Support Assistant


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: ULSTER SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT LIMITED You will be working with our Essential Skills learners alongside tutors to provide mentoring and support to support learners with their work, personal growth and readiness for the workplace. You will help with classroom setup for lessons and help tutors track and document learners progress. You will also support learners with work placement and help guide them on workplace expectations and behaviours.

Responsibilities

  • Provide ongoing mentoring support to participants to promote personal development, resilience, and workplace readiness.
  • Encourage positive relationships and teamwork among participants to develop an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
  • Assist the tutor team with monitoring, recording, and evidencing participant progress against agreed performance targets.
  • Support participants in understanding expectations, workplace behaviours, and skills needed for a successful first day and ongoing placement experience.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of the support provided.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • The ability to follow instructions.
  • The ability to work as part of a team.

Further Information

The Employer is: ULSTER SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT LIMITED JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1741494
Job Sector
Education and Training
Area
Belfast
Location
Cambrai Street, Belfast
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour.
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
27/10/2025
Closing date
05/12/2025
Worktime
Monday to Friday, between 9am - 4pm

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