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Learning Support Assistant - PMLD and Complex Needs (Part Time, Reduced Year

Job in Leeds, West Yorkshire, ME17, England, UK
Listing for: Leeds City College
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-08-03
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Adult & Continuing Education, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Education Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10790 - 17984 GBP Yearly GBP 10790.00 17984.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Learning Support Assistant - PMLD and Complex Needs (Part Time, Reduced Year)

About The Role

Leeds City College are recruiting 5 Learning Support Assistants to support our PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disability) and Complex Needs department.

This role is part-time and reduced year. We have a range of working hours available:

  • 18 hours over 3 days per week, 39 weeks per year (£10,790 per annum)
  • 30 hours over 5 days per week, 39 weeks per year (£17,984 per annum)

The Vine is a department with over 50 Learners with Complex needs and behaviours that can challenge. We deliver a varied Curriculum to meet each of our learners' individual needs in line with their EHCP's. Our highly skilled team takes pride in developing our learners' personal and preparation for adulthood skills to prepare them for their future life. We have a strong emphasis on working as a team, offering mutual support and flexibility while striving for the highest standards for our learners.

Our ultimate goal is to enable our learners to become as independent as possible and lead a happy fulfilled life.

What You Will Do
  • We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to support and contribute to the delivery of our courses in Independent Living skills with the focus on the key aspects of The Preparation for Adulthood framework.
  • Support students in line with the objectives of the curriculum and their EHCP outcomes.
  • Creating resources to engage and develop learners.
  • Supporting principles and practical skills to help our learners along their journey into Adulthood.
  • Support with assessing the progress the learners make and feeding back in a way which helps them develop their abilities and understanding.
  • You will also work as part of a team to create a nurturing, positive environment for the learners.
About You
  • We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to support and contribute to the delivery of our courses in Independent Living skills with the focus on the key aspects of The Preparation for Adulthood framework.
  • Support students in line with the objectives of the curriculum and their EHCP outcomes.
  • Creating resources to engage and develop learners.
  • Supporting principles and practical skills to help our learners along their journey into Adulthood.
  • Support with assessing the progress the learners make and feeding back in a way which helps them develop their abilities and understanding.
  • You will also work as part of a team to create a nurturing, positive environment for the learners.
Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual Leave
  • Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
  • Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • People's Pension Scheme
CPD Opportunities
  • Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses. Employee wellbeing initiatives:
  • Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting:
  • Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:
  • Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College's values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. We'll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

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