Learning Support Assistant


Job description

The Clanrye Group is a community organisation supporting individuals to make positive life changes through high-quality employability and community development programmes. We work with people facing a range of barriers to employment, delivering tailored, wraparound support that includes health and wellbeing initiatives, accredited training, skills development, and employability guidance. Our Disability Support Services team provides specialist support to young people aged 16 to 24 participating in the Skills for Life & Work and Apprenticeship NI programmes across Northern Ireland. Staff in this role offer one-to-one and group-based support to help participants engage successfully in their programmes, while also completing accurate and timely administrative records to ensure effective service delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 and group disability support, adapting to learner needs.
  • Support tutors, track progress, and promote independent learning.
  • Maintain accurate records, report concerns, complete admin tasks, and communicate effectively with staff.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Experienced in supporting young people with diverse needs to achieve goals in education and training.
  • Highly organised, adaptable, and skilled in ICT-MS Office.
  • Strong communicator with safeguarding awareness, able to manage workloads and meet KPI's.

Desirable Skills

  • Experienced in supporting people with disabilities in education and employment settings.
  • Able to work with diverse needs, using a flexible, adaptable approach.
  • Strong youth work/pastoral skills, maintaining professional boundaries.

Further Information

£26,369 per annum pro rata Please complete the Application Form and submit an updated CV for appraisal. Email all completed Application Forms and CV's to: ciara.grant@clanryegroup.com

Vacancy ID
1770471
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers,Childcare and Social Work
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Carrickfergus, Rutledge
Salary
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No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
18
Published date
06/05/2026
Closing date
15/05/2026
Worktime
Tuesday to Thursday (9.30am - 3.30pm)

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