Learner Support Assistant

About UsBromley Mencap is an independent, award-winning charity working with and onbehalf of disabled people, their families and carers, based in the London Boroughof Bromley. We were set up as a learning disability organisation in 1951 by a group of parentswith children who had learning disabilities. We started to campaign at local leveland later began to provide services. In 2010 we joined together with BromleyScope and changed our objectives to become a pan-disability organisation andopened up our services to all disabled people and impairments. Join our teamLearner Support AssistantIn 2017, we became a partner of Bromley ThirdSector Enterprise (BTSE). BTSE delivers Bromley Well,which provides a variety of joined-up services tosupport local people to stay both emotionally and physically well, avoid or delaythe use of health and social care services and remain independent.Our VisionAn inclusive world where disabled people are respected, empowered to achievetheir full potential and lead the lives they choose.Our MissionWe support disabled people and their families – empowering independence,building connections, and advocating for inclusive lives.Bromley Mencap is a user-led organisation, meeting the needs of over 1,500members. We run a wide range of services for disabled people of all ages, carersand families leading to independent living opportunities and improved lifechances. We campaign and provide representation to ensure the views ofdisabled people are heard and taken on board.Our ValuesOur values are the principles and beliefs that guide our charity’s decisions,actions, and priorities, shaping how we work and interact with others. These are:CommittedFully dedicated to providing unwavering support and care.Community-LedEnsuring the people we serve are at the heart of everything we do, actively shapingdecisions and driving change.EmpoweringHelping people build confidence, independence, and opportunities at all stages oflife.ConnectedFostering meaningful relationships and a lasting impact.InnovativeEmbracing creativity and new approaches to improve lives.Learner Support Assistant18 hours per week, Mon-Wed, Term Time (39 weeks)£ 11,131 per year (£27,008 full time equivalent)Location:  Rutland House, BromleyReports to: Senior SEND Tutor The role of Learner Support Assistant will support learners to thrive in theircommunication, social, emotional, physical or sensory needs, enabling themto access learning and make progress. The postholder will work closely with our three tutors and under guidance ofthe Senior SEND Tutor to create an inclusive, safe, and supportive learningenvironments. You will map out individual supported learning using identified Education,Health and Care Plan aspirations and outcomes and Speech and LanguageTherapy professional guidance to ensure learners achieve their desiredoutcomes. Your key responsibilities will support removing barriers to learning, adaptingresources, and promoting learner progress.    Application packs with full details are available at:  https://www.bromleymencap.org.uk/work-with-us/jobs-at-bromley-mencap/If you require support to complete the application form, please let us knowat recruitment@bromleymencap.org or call on 020 8466 0790 and we willprovide assistance.Closing date – Thursday 27th February  Interviews –  week commencing Monday 2nd March 2026Job AdvertJob DescriptionPurpose of the JobThe role of Learner Support Assistant will support learners to thrive in theircommunication, social, emotional, physical or sensory needs, enabling themto access learning and make progress.   The postholder will work closely withour three tutors and under guidance of the Senior SEND Tutor to create aninclusive, safe, and supportive learning environments.  You will map outindividual supported learning using identified Education, Health and CarePlan aspirations and outcomes and Speech and Language Therapyprofessional guidance to ensure learners achieve their desired outcomes.Your key responsibilities will support removing barriers to learning, adaptingresources, and promoting learner progress. Main Duties To provide tailored support for learners with SEND to ensure access tolearning. To establish positive, constructive relationships and respond to individualneeds. To promote inclusion, independence, and self-esteem. To encourage positive behaviour modelling, using agreed strategies. To assist tutors with lesson preparation, delivery and adaptation oflearning materials. To contribute to classroom organisation and display of learningresources.To monitor pupil progress, record observations and provide accuratefeedback to tutors and the wider team. To support implementation of EHCP targets, learning and behavioursupport plans. To use ICT to support learning and develop pupil independence. To prepare and maintain equipment/resources for activities. To support literacy, numeracy, communication, life and employabilityskills development embedded across the curriculum.To work collaboratively with Tutors, Enrichments and progression leads,and Director of Education, including coordinate external professionals. To uphold safeguarding, health & safety and data protectionrequirements. To supervise learners during social times, trips and enrichment activities. To contribute positively to the ethos, values and wider life of the trainingcentre.  Other Duties To comply with safe working practices as outlined in Bromley Mencappolicies and take reasonable care for your own health and safety andthat of others who may be affected by acts or omissions at work.To report any accidents, incidents or near misses as soon as reasonablypracticable.To comply with GDPR guidance as outlined in Bromley Mencap policy andreport any breaches as soon as reasonably practicable.To be aware of and adhere to Bromley Mencap policies at all times.To take part in progress/performance reviews throughout the year.To cooperate with other departments to achieve good outcomes for ourmembers.To attend training courses and complete online training modules asrequired to meet the requirements of the post.To take responsibility for own personal development, seeking outopportunities to learn new skills.To undertake any other duties as requested by management which arereasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role or necessary for thesmooth running of the centre.To apply the Bromley Mencap values and behaviours to every aspect ofthe role at all times.To protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Bromley Mencapinternally and externally. To commit to, and uphold, the organisational values in all aspects of yourwork.EssentialGood literacy, numeracy and communication skills.Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils. Patience, empathy, resilience and a commitment to inclusion. Ability to follow teacher guidance and work independently when required.Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in education settings. DesirableExperience working with children or young people with SEND. Training/knowledge of Autism, Social Emotional Mental Health, learningdifficulties and disability and various forms of communication needs.IT competence to support learning activities. Person SpecificationHow to applyPlease complete our application form that can be found on our website here:https://www.bromleymencap.org.uk/work-with-us/jobs-at-bromley-mencap/ Guidance NotesPlease read these guidance notes in full before completing the application form. IntroductionThe application form is of central importance in the selection process as it isthe only document we use, together with any information provided on aseparate sheet, to decide whether or not to shortlist applicants for interview.It is essential therefore that you take time to read the questions andcomplete the form accurately and completely. Please note that this appliesto both external and internal candidates.   Read the person specification, job description, advertisement and anysupporting information carefully and relate your skills, knowledge,experience, personal qualities and qualifications of the duties of the post asfully as possible.       The person specification outlines the essential requirements applicants mustmeet in order to be selected for interview and subsequent appointment. It isof the utmost importance that in your application you address the essentialand desirable criteria contained in the person specification providingevidence based on paid and/or voluntary work or other activities. All candidates are required to complete the Bromley Mencap applicationform in full.  Please note that CVs are not accepted.   Please complete all sections of the form clearly in black ink or typescript asthe forms will be photocopied. Guidance notes continuedBromley Mencap has been awarded the DWP Disability Confident status,which recognises our commitment to good practice in the recruitment andemployment of disabled people. We will interview all applicants with adisability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and considerthem on abilities.  If you have a disability and meet the criteria for thisvacancy, please make sure to tick the box in Section 7 on the applicationform for an interview under the Disability Confident commitmentIf you have any problems completing your application form, please contact020 8466 0790 who will be happy to assist. We can also make arrangementson request to meet any reasonable adjustments you may have with regard tocompleting the form and/or attending for interview.Anonymised RecruitmentFor this post, Bromley Mencap is using anonymised recruitment, which is aprocess of hiding candidates’ identities for the sake of fairness.  The goal ofanonymised recruitment is to reduce the potential for unconscious bias in thehiring process and to promote diversity and inclusion.As a result, any identifying information from candidates’ applications, suchas name, age, gender, race or education history (other than that related tothe person specification) will be removed from the information given to theshortlisting panel.  If shortlisted, you will be asked for any further relevantinformation regarding education history.Employment HistoryPlease ensure that you include all relevant experience that you have gained.This may include part-time work, voluntary and holiday work. Please startwith your current or most recent job first.Additional qualifications/membership of professional bodiesPlease list full details of any vocational qualifications you have attained e.g.National Vocational Qualifications, City and Guilds and any professionalqualifications you have gained e.g. DSS, CIM, CIPD along with the dates takenand the results. Overseas degrees, diplomas and other qualifications, whichare comparable with UK qualifications, will be accepted as equivalents. Guidance notes continuedTraining courses attendedPlease list details of any training courses and workshops you have attendedthat have relevance to the position for which you are applying.General experiencePlease use this section to tell us how you meet the requirements set out inthe person specification. If you believe you have the necessary experience,skills, qualities, knowledge and qualifications, make sure you tell us here. Thisexperience may have been gained through paid or voluntary work, home orcommunity activities etc.Give specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the personspecification. You may use up to two additional sheets of A4 if required andthis must be attached to the application form with your name clearly shownat the top.  Please explain why you have applied for the post and provide details of anyinformation that supports this.ReferencesPlease provide details of two people who can act as referees on your behalf.These should usually be your present or last employer and your penultimateemployer. If this is not possible, for example because you have recently leftfull-time education or have been unemployed for some time, you shouldprovide the details of someone else who can comment on your suitability forthe job. You should always state in what capacity they are known to you (e.g.employer for voluntary work, employer for vacation work, person of standingin the local community etc). References will be taken up before an offer ofemployment has been made.Criminal ConvictionsBromley Mencap has a commitment to safeguarding and protectingchildren, young people and vulnerable adults. All applicants who are offeredemployment in eligible posts will be subjected to an Enhanced DBS checkfrom the Disclosure & Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.Applicants applying for roles eligible for a DBS check must provide details ofany unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings received.Guidance notes continuedDeclarationIf using a paper application form, you must sign and date this form in orderfor your application to be considered.Equality Monitoring FormPlease ensure that you also complete and return the equality monitoringform, which can be downloaded from the job advertisement on our website.We have followed agreed guidelines in the descriptions used for ethnic origin.However if you do not feel comfortable with any of these, please feel free tocreate your own description. The information on this form is not available tothe selection panel and as soon as the information has been includedanonymously on a global monitoring sheet for that vacancy, your individualform will be destroyed.We look forward to receiving your completed application. Please contact us should you have any further queries by emailingrecruitment@bromleymencap.org or telephoning 020 8466 0790.Good Luck!