Learning Support Worker (FT)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Join us in an incredibly rewarding role as a Support Worker for students with complex needs between the ages of 16 and 25 years old! As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to create a safe, dynamic, and stimulating learning environment that fosters growth and development. Through positive interactions, you will help to build the confidence and self-esteem of our students, while working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure their progress is always our top priority. If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people, then we want you on our team
About the school:
- A welcoming, friendly, and innovative learning community, located in Walthamstow
- Committed to supporting young people with complex needs, autism, and challenging behaviour.
- Offers excellent personalized teaching and learning for its students.
- A dedicated and friendly team of staff.
Requirements:
- Available to work 08:45 - 16:30, Monday to Friday.
- Recent experience supporting children or adults with additional needs.
- Able to carry out personal care as part of the role.
- Available immediately to work as a Youth Support Worker.
- Happy to apply for or already have an enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the update service.
If you're someone who's passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs, and if you're looking to join a team whose mission is to see their students develop both personally and academically, then we want to hear from you!
To apply, please submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.
Should you have any queries regarding the role or the school, please contact Michael at Michael@lara-search.com
About Lara Search
LARA Search Education is a specialist team who exclusively recruits for the SEND sector within Mainstream Schools, Special Needs Schools, Alternative Provisions and Pupil Referral Units. We work with schools and alternative provisions across London and the Home Counties. We offer roles with some of the best schools in London.
We understand how important it is to commit to the right role so we endeavour to make this process as smooth as possible. We work with you to find the role that suits you best.
About Lara Search :
LARA Search Education is a specialist team who exclusively recruits for the SEND sector within Mainstream Schools, Special Needs Schools, Alternative Provisions and Pupil Referral Units. We work with schools and alternative provisions across London and the Home Counties. We offer roles with some of the best schools in London. We understand how important it is to commit to the right role so we endeavour to make this process as smooth as possible. We work with you to find the role that suits you best.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Learning Support Worker (FT) roles across Lara Search's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £80 - £90 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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