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Academic Learning Support Assistant

Job in Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1, England, UK
Listing for: Only FE
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 23557 - 24307 GBP Yearly GBP 23557.00 24307.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Academic Learning Support Assistant

Salary: £23,557 to £24,307 pro rata, per annum or part‑time hourly: £12.21 per hour + 1.84 holiday pay.

Various hours and roles available.

The Role

Working within Blackburn College on all sites, including Future Focus provision, delivered at the Launch Pad Centre, our new dedicated space in Blackburn Town Mall (formerly the Debenhams unit). Support will be provided for learners studying on courses from entry provision up to level 3, including A level and T levels.

As a key member of the Student Support and Engagement Team you will provide a high‑quality, proactive learning support service for students who have special educational needs and disabilities. You will support them in working towards their chosen programme of study and long‑term employment aspirations, prioritising the development of positive behaviours, good attendance habits and a strong attitude to learning that form essential foundations for success.

You will work with the curriculum team to ensure that all learners receiving support have opportunities to achieve and exceed their potential, develop independence skills and have equal opportunities to progress into further study, employment and positive community engagement.

What we are looking for

You should have experience working in an education or care setting with young people with learning difficulties, disabilities and complex and physical needs. You will have Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent, or a willingness to achieve within one year. Qualifications in learning support, care or education are desirable, or a willingness to work towards.

You should have knowledge and understanding of barriers and issues faced by students with special educational needs and disabilities and strategies to help them overcome these challenges.

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