Specialist Learning Support Assistant; Behaviour Support

Position Overview

Specialist Learning Support Assistant (Positive Behaviour Support) at Portland Charity. You will support learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, collaborate with delivery staff, and provide behaviour support.

Work directly with learners, provide behaviour support, assist with curriculum integration, maintain a positive learning environment, and collaborate with the teaching team to advance learner progress.

• NAPPI (Non‑Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention) Level 2 or equivalent, or willingness to achieve within an agreed timescale.
• Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills and ICT Skills qualification or willingness to achieve within an agreed timescale.
• Strong communication skills; calm approach; experience with behaviour support desirable.
• Full enhanced DBS check required.

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, on a 38‑week contract aligning with college term time. Paid time off during holidays with a pro‑rated salary.

• Rewarding career contributing to positive outcomes for learners and citizens.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card with discount access.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free on‑site parking and subsidised canteen.
• Opportunities to develop skills through training, mentoring and qualifications.
• Free life assurance: payment of 4× annual salary to family in the event of untimely death.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality, challenging discrimination and promoting community cohesion.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Applications will be considered alongside any provided CV.