Learning Support Worker

• Learning Support Worker
• 1 to 1 support
• Post-16 college setting
• Temp to Perm contract
• £14 32 per hour
• September 2026

A specialist college with a provision for students with MLD, SLD, Autism and behavioural needs are looking for Learning Support Assistant to join their team to support a student on a 1 to 1 basis.

In this Learning Support Worker role, you will be supporting a student who has learning disabilities and behaviour difficulties on a 1 to 1 basis. The student requires personalised support to access learning and development sessions throughout the college day.

• Providing tailored, one-on-one support using Makaton, assistive technology and learning resources.
• Collaborating with teaching staff to adapt and deliver activities
• Assisting the student with study skills, time management, and organisation
• Promoting independence, confidence, and social skills both inside and outside the classroom.
• Monitoring and recording progress, providing feedback to teaching staff, support teams and parents

The successful candidate will undertake five days training provided by the Local Authority prior to starting the position.

• Experience in SEND / Support work
• Experience in behaviour support
• Lively and energetic approach
• Committed attitude

This role is offered on a full-time (5 days a week) basis and whilst initially offered on a contract basis will become a permanent position for the right candidate.

This specialist centre is based in Camden is part of a larger post-16 London college. The centre currently provides education and care support to around 50 young people aged 16 to 25 with profound and multiple or severe learning difficulties, complex autism and/or physical difficulties. There is a dedicated and experienced management and staff team in place at the centre and they have excellent training and development programmes.

The centre operates during term-time only and is easily accessible via public transport.

The Centre are open to applications from both experienced learning support assistants/support workers and those with a positive and caring attitude looking to pursue a career supporting young people in Special Educational Needs.