Job Description

Are you a compassionate and proactive support professional driven by the belief that every learner deserves a pathway to independence? We are seeking Learning Support Assistants to join our vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking further education community.

This role is about more than classroom assistance; it is about empowering students to remove barriers to their learning and participation. Working with a deeply person-centred and nurturing approach, you will help young people build the autonomy, resilience, and confidence they need to achieve higher aspirations in life, learning, and future work.

• Secure a stable, hourly contract tailored to your lifestyle with 16-hour, 25-hour, or 32-hour weekly options available across both of our accessible campuses.

• Gain professional growth and peace of mind with fully funded, college-provided Moving & Handling and medical safety training.

• Start with an ongoing placement that holds strong potential to extend for the full academic year or evolve into a permanent staff position.

• Provide high-impact in-class and out-of-class assistance to individuals and groups.

• Adapt and develop accessible learning materials and resources before lessons to meet specific profiles, focusing primarily on students with ASD, ADHD, and SEMH needs.

• Support students comfortably with personal care and physical needs, maintaining the utmost respect, safety, and dignity at all times.

• Collaborate closely with curriculum staff to review, log, and adapt classroom strategies via student ILPs and progress tracking systems.

• Must possess a valid, clean Enhanced DBS certificate registered for both the Child and Adult workforces.

• Level 2 (GCSE Grade A -C / 4 or above) or equivalent recognised qualifications in both English and Maths. A dedicated qualification in Learning Support is highly desirable.

• Prior experience supporting young people in a learning or care environment. Experience within a Further Education setting is highly ideal, though backgrounds supporting Key Stage 4 (Year 10+) or Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) will be warmly considered.

Even if you don't meet every single criteria listed, if you are a resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting students and a willingness to learn, we would still love to hear from you.

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