Learning Support Assistant

We empower and support individuals of all backgrounds in achieving their personal and professional goals through tailored, inclusive, and accessible learning experiences, expanding community growth and well-being.

Tasks

The Learning Support Assistant (LSA) provides 1:1, small group and classroom support for learners with additional educational, behavioural, social or emotional needs. Up to two days will be providing support outside off-site.

Working under the direction of the Lead Tutor and SENDCo, the LSA promotes learner independence, participation and achievement within an inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

Key qualification, skills and experience

• Maths and English at Level 2 (GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent)
• Patient, calm and resilient.
• Empathetic and learner-centred.
• Builds rapport quickly with learners.
• Encourages learner independence rather than dependency.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing learner needs.
• Committed to inclusion and high expectations for every learner.
• Experience of providing 1:1 and small group support to young people or adults with additional learning needs in an educational, training or youth setting.
• Experience of supporting learners with SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD or other additional needs.
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies.
• Awareness of safeguarding, learner welfare and professional boundaries.
• Experience of maintaining learner records and contributing to Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online learning platforms.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with learners on a 1:1 basis .
• Ability to motivate and encourage learners to achieve their individual goals.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to adapt communication and support strategies to meet individual learner needs.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and small groups.
• Ability to manage behaviour positively and consistently under tutor/SENDCo direction.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary package, a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

Closing date of application Friday 18th September 2026 and interviews will take place week commencing 28th September 2026 .

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