Learning Support Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, School Counseling & Student Support
Recruitment for education and the public sector
SEN & Support £17.00 - £17.50 per hour Contract / Temp Term-time only
· 39 weeks/year entry Level Urgent 14 September 2026
Employment Type:
Temporary, ongoing contract, term-time only, ASAP start
Hours: flexible hours availability, full-time or part-time (Standard working day is 08:30 – 16:00)
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.
- 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.
- Experience supporting young people with additional needs (ASD, SEMH, sensory, or learning difficulties)
- Experience in educational, healthcare, or community setting
- Compassionate and adaptable professional
- Resilience and genuine passion for supporting students
- Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00
- No weekend or evening shifts
- Flexible full-time or part-time options
- 1:1 support from specialist consultant
Supporting students with ASD Supporting students with SEMH Supporting students with sensory difficulties Supporting students with learning difficulties EHCP milestone support 1:1 student support Classroom support Curriculum differentiation Administrative record keeping Collaboration with teaching staff
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