Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Title
:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Working Pattern
: 2x 16 hrs per week and 1x 32 hours per week

Salary
: £24,796 - £25,989 pro rata (Pay Award Pending)

Location
:
Inspire

U Lincoln

Closing Date
:
Sunday 21st June 2026

Interviews
:
Tuesday 7th July 2026 (in person at Lincoln)

Here at Inspire

U we deliver study programmes to local people aged between 16 - 24 years old, who may have behavioural issues or need support academically. Our learners are with us to complete lessons in Maths, English and Preparing for Adulthood and as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) you will be supporting them as they learn the theory and then have the opportunity to put this learning into practice.

Our LSAs work with learners either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups. We work in learning environments designed to be smaller than the average classroom with classes of no more than 14. Day to day you will be assisting learners by helping manage their behaviour and ensuring they are engaged in lessons where each day presents new opportunities, challenges and possibilities.

This is a permanent contract working at our Inspire

U Lincoln site. We have four positions, two 16‑hour roles and two 32‑hour roles.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

The team knows the importance of keeping each other informed; at the end of each day we have a debrief where we sit down together, write up our records, discuss our day, any challenges overcome and share learning. Alongside your fellow LSAs the team consists of tutors, wellbeing coaches, job coaches and employment officers who all have the same vision – for every learner to realise and achieve their potential.

We are keen to hear from enthusiastic individuals who can use their creative skills to keep young learners engaged and focused. You will need to be proactive, flexible and understanding of our learners’ needs, highly organised and able to maintain accurate records to a high standard. Team working is important to us and you will need to be an effective communicator, relating well to both young people and adults and contributing to the success of the team.

Previous experience of working with vulnerable learners would be advantageous but is not essential. We are keen to develop our staff and will provide comprehensive and fully funded training including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Training in Systematic Instruction and Information Advice and Guidance Level 2.

Our behaviour management approach is evidence based, informed by the work of Paul Dix, alongside our ethos of learners being Ready, Respectful and Safe.

Our LSAs can progress down various career pathways including becoming Provision Manager, Job Coach, Wellbeing Coach or a Tutor. We will support your career progression through training, mentoring and sharing our experience.

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.