Learning Support Assistant – Mainstream College (Vocational Subjects)

Learning Support Assistant – Mainstream College (Vocational Subjects)

Location: Erith, Bexley

Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them achieve their goals in a college environment? A supportive mainstream college in Erith, Bexley is seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join their team, working with students across a wide range of vocational courses. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships and helping learners develop confidence, independence, and valuable skills for the future. The college supports students studying a variety of practical and career-focused subjects, including:

• Childcare
• Catering
• Hairdressing
• Hair & Beauty
• Mechanics
• Brick
• Media
• Business
• ICT

The Opportunity As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside lecturers and college staff to provide tailored support to students with additional needs, helping them access their chosen courses and fully participate in college life. You may provide 1:1 or small group support within classrooms, workshops, and practical learning environments, supporting students to overcome barriers and achieve their personal and academic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND, including ASD, SEMH, epilepsy, and other additional needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support across a range of vocational subjects.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement with learning.
• Assist students during practical lessons and classroom activities.
• Support behaviour strategies and emotional regulation when required.
• Help students develop communication, social, and employability skills.
• Work closely with lecturers and support teams to meet individual learner needs.
• Assist with medical or personal care requirements where appropriate.

About You

• Experienced supporting young people with additional needs (desirable but not essential).
• Patient, positive, and adaptable with a caring approach.
• Confident building strong relationships with students.
• Comfortable supporting learners in both classroom and practical settings.
• A strong team player with a proactive attitude.
• Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential.
• Willing to learn and develop within a college SEND environment.

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.

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.

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

Contact: Patsy Boguzas

Telephone: | Ext: 1031

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