Learning Support Assistant – Mainstream College (Construction, Media & Business Subjects)

Learning Support Assistant - Mainstream College (Construction, Media & Business Subjects) Location: Bromley, BR2 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them achieve success within a vocational college environment? A friendly and supportive mainstream college in Bromley is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join their team, supporting students across a range of practical and career-focused subjects including Mechanics, Brick, Media, Business, and ICT. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with learners and helping students with additional needs develop confidence, independence, and valuable skills for their future.

Vocational areas include:

• Mechanics
• Brick
• Media
• Business
• ICT

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside lecturers and college staff to provide tailored 1:1 and small group support, ensuring students can fully participate in their chosen vocational courses. You will help learners access practical activities, classroom learning, and work-related skills while promoting independence and positive engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with additional needs.
• Support learners with ASD, SEMH, epilepsy, and other SEND requirements.
• Assist students during practical workshops and vocational lessons.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and participation.
• Support students with behaviour strategies and emotional regulation where needed.
• Assist with medical or personal care requirements where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with lecturers and the wider college team.
• Support individual learning plans and student development goals.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting young people with SEND is desirable but not essential.
• A positive, patient, and adaptable approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Confident supporting learners in practical and classroom environments.
• A team player who is willing to support wherever needed.
• Enthusiastic about helping young people achieve their goals.
• Keen to develop within a SEND education setting.
• You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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