Learning Support Assistant; Term Time

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Loughborough College.

The Learning Support team are seeking to recruit Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to provide a range of high‑quality support to learners with identified learning difficulties and/or disabilities across the working week Monday – Friday 08:45 – 16:30.

• Support learners in a sensitive, professional, discrete and confidential manner
• Encourage personal and academic independence, self‑empowerment and self‑help skills wherever possible
• Contribute to the development of individual learning programmes in liaison with Support Coordinators and course tutors
• Ensure that learners are receiving the appropriate level of support and report any issues to the Support Coordinators

• 12 months of experience working with young people
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• At least a Level 2 qualification, GCSE grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Flexible and can‑do approach, committed to teamwork
• Positive approach towards all learners
• Excellent communication skills that enable effective working with a range of students and staff

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• On‑site parking
• Access to a healthcare scheme
• Subsidised nursery fees
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous maternity/paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well‑being hours
• Opportunities to volunteer within the local community and charities

Loughborough College Group is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are under‑represented and from all areas of the community. We are a disability‑confident employer and welcome everyone.

All staff will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will share a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all students.