Learning Support Assistant - #2143048

Learning Support Assistant

Employment Type: Temporary, ongoing contract, term-time only, ASAP start

Hours: fleixable hours availability, full-time or part-time (Standard working day is 08:30 - 16:00)

Salary: £17,50 per hour via Umbrella

Are you a compassionate and adaptable professional dedicated to the belief that every learner deserves a pathway to independence? We are seeking Learning Support Assistants to join our inclusive education community. Whether you are experienced in supporting high-needs learners or providing general classroom assistance, we have a place for your expertise.

These roles are about more than classroom assistance; they are about empowering students to master the skills they need for life. You will be a key point of support, blending patience with strategy to ensure our learners are ready for the world beyond the college gates.

Benefits:

• Great Work-Life Balance: Term-time only, strictly Monday to Friday (08:30 - 16:00) with no weekend or evening shifts.
• Unmatched Flexibility: Full-time or part-time options, we build a working timetable around your personal commitments.
• Supportive Culture: Collaborate with expert practitioners and receive dedicated 1:1 support from your specialist consultant throughout your placement.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable Post-16 SEND experience, ideal for future educators, therapists, or social workers, plus access to free CPD training.

• Support special-needs students on a 1:1, in-class, or out-of-class basis to progress toward their EHCP milestones, developmental goals, and vocational aspirations.

• Collaborate closely with teaching staff to differentiate and modify curriculum resources, including supporting students during active sessions and community-based trips.

• Complete administrative responsibilities by recording support interactions constructively, helping the college maintain statutory records for EHCP annual reviews

• Experience supporting young people with additional needs (such as ASD, SEMH, sensory, or learning difficulties) in an educational, healthcare, or community setting.

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.

Could this be your next challenge? Please apply via this page with a copy of your CV.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Business.