Learning Support Assistant, Education Industry Group; Fashion Retail Academy Colle

Learning Support Assistant – Education for Industry Group

Full‑time (39 hours) and part‑time (19.5 hours) roles available on a fixed‑term contract until 15 August 2027. Position is term‑time only, on‑site at Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE
(FRA) and 3‑5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX
(LCBT).

EFI Group is dedicated to transforming lives, careers, and industries through pioneering, industry‑led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships at The Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) and The London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT). Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion and employability.

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant with experience supporting high‑needs students, particularly those with complex emotional needs, to join the EFI Group and make a real difference at the FRA and LCBT.

You will provide high‑quality, inclusive support to learners with Learning Difficulties, emotional needs, and/or Disabilities, helping them overcome barriers to learning, access the curriculum, and develop independence. Working closely with the Learning Support and Curriculum Teams, you will maintain positive learning environments and implement agreed support strategies for individuals and groups.

• Level 3 qualification (A Level or equivalent) and Maths and English GCSEs.
• Specialist qualification in Learning Support, Safeguarding, or First Aid desirable; willingness to undertake if appointed.

• Experience supporting young people with SEND, particularly learners with complex emotional needs, in an educational setting.
• Experience using tools, resources and technology to support learners with SEND.

• Safeguarding, wellbeing, equality and inclusion in Further Education.
• Experience supporting students with complex emotional needs and promoting learner independence and engagement.

• Excellent organisational, digital and communication skills.
• Ability to build professional relationships, maintain clear boundaries and collaborate effectively across teams.

• Commitment to a safe, inclusive, aspirational learning environment, acting with integrity, professionalism and accountability.

• Funded professional qualifications, personal growth allowance and annual CPD.
• Generous and flexible leave options, including an around‑the‑world trip after five years of service.
• Market‑leading family‑friendly pay, with six months of fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Monthly wellbeing allowance and funded counselling/CBT through the Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.

0.975 FTE – Full‑time (39 hours/week, term‑time only, £25,889.33 per annum)
0.46 FTE – Part‑time (19.5 hours/week, term‑time only, £12,279.38 per annum)

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Closing date: 8 am on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis:
Wednesday 11 March, Friday 13 March and Wednesday 18 March, in person at FRA, Electra House, London.

For more information about the EFI Group, visit the EFI, FRA and LCBT websites. Contact  for further information.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.