Job Description

College Learning Support Worker / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - September 2026 Start

We are delighted to be working in partnership with one of Gloucestershire’s largest and most respected Further Education colleges to recruit Learning Support Workers (LSAs) for the (Apply online only) academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about education, SEND support, student wellbeing and helping young people achieve their potential within a college environment.

Location

The college has campuses across Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cinderford and Newent. Successful candidates will be placed at the campus most suitable for them where possible.

Job Details

* Role: College Learning Support Worker / Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

* Start Date: Monday 7th September 2026

* Contract: Full academic year (September 2026 - June/July 2027)

* Hours: 30-35 hours per week, Monday-Friday

* Working hours: Approximately 8:30am-4:30pm or 9:00am-4:00pm

* Pay: £14.25-£16.00 per hour depending on experience

* Weekly pay

About the Role

As a College Learning Support Worker, you will provide high-quality support to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access learning, develop confidence and achieve their goals.

You will provide one-to-one and small group support during classroom lessons and practical sessions. You may support students studying areas such as Animal Management, Agriculture, Sport, Motor Vehicle, Music, Construction, Engineering, Horticulture and Creative Arts.

No subject-specific knowledge is required, although relevant interests, hobbies or practical skills are welcomed.

The Students You'll Support

You will work with students with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Mild Learning Difficulties, Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and SEND.

Students have requested this support themselves and actively engage with the assistance provided, making this a highly rewarding opportunity.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds including:

* Learning Support Assistant

* Teaching Assistant

* Support Worker

* Care Worker

* Youth Worker

* SEN Teaching Assistant

* Behaviour Mentor

* Residential Support Worker

* Sports Coach

* Graduate looking to start a career in education

We also welcome applications from individuals with personal experience supporting someone with SEND.

Essential Qualities

We are looking for candidates who are:

* Passionate about supporting young people

* Patient, caring and approachable

* Reliable, adaptable and resilient

* Excellent communicators

* Comfortable working as part of a wider support team

Experience supporting individuals with SEND, Autism, ADHD or SEMH is highly desirable.

Interests or hobbies linked to sport, music, animals, agriculture, engineering or practical trades would also be advantageous.

Apply today to begin your journey supporting students within a rewarding Further Education environment