Learning Support Worker

Salary: £25,100.01-£26,276.87 FTE
Hours: 43.25
Duration: 38 weeks per year
Location: Exeter
Closing Date: 01/07/2026

We are seeking people to join us as Learning Support Workers in our specialist further education college. You will support our young people to access the InFocus further education curriculum which has been specially designed to support young people with a vision impairment and additional complex needs to prepare for adulthood, learn independent living skills and develop their confidence.

You will be working as part of a close team of staff assisting our young people in college residential with their morning routine before heading to our onsite college to support in class with their learning. You will be required to support our young people in a highly personalised way and respond to their needs, wishes and aspirations. You will also help them meet their personal care needs and medical needs with dignity.

You will be working as part of a close team of staff in the College as well as working with our wider multi-disciplinary team of therapists, nurses and mobility specialists.

We are looking for kind, friendly and compassionate people, with a can‑do approach and the drive to make a difference to the lives of our young people through learning. You will be a person who likes to have fun and enjoys working as part of a team in a busy environment. You will be ambitious for our young people with a strong belief in their potential to learn and make progress.

At InFocus, we will support you every step of the way by providing a comprehensive, well designed induction programme along with mandatory training which will help you get off to the best possible start, ensuring that you fully understand your role within the organisation.

Our College Rota working  on Mondays and 07.00 to 16:30 Tuesdays to Fridays, totalling 43.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Rota BE).

• Six weeks annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time hours)
• Occupational sick pay scheme from day one
• Paid medical appointments
• Comprehensive training and development
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Long service awards
• Access to discounted shopping
• On‑site free parking
• 24‑hour employee assistance programme
• “Death in service” life assurance and group accident cover
• Free flu vaccinations
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff

We are a disability friendly employer and actively encourage candidates with a disability to apply. If you need support with completing your application form, please contact our HR team.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are conditional to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), satisfactory medical check, references and evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Staff have a responsibility to inform InFocus of any conviction or prosecution that occurs whilst employed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and adults at risk.