Learning Support Assistant Pathways

Overview

This term-time role is 41 weeks, 34.5 hours per week. This role is to promote equality of opportunity for learners with a diagnosed special education need and/or disability (SEND). Directed by the SENCO and the Teacher, you will work in small groups or one to one to provide direct practical support for the learners to engage in all aspects of their programme within ETF.

Contributing towards and supporting teachers and instructors with the monitoring and delivery of the learners’ Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and life skills.

Interviews to be held during October 2025. Eat That Frog are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. Please do not apply if this is your first job as we cannot obtain references.

Eat That Frog has a commitment to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for people with disabilities and long‑term health conditions.

We believe in the value of a diverse workforce and are determined to make Eat That Frog a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and empowered.

• Provide direct practical support for learners in small groups or one-to-one to engage in all aspects of their programme within ETF, under the direction of the SENCO and the Teacher.
• Contribute towards and support teachers and instructors with the monitoring and delivery of the learners’ ILP and life skills.

• Teaching assistant/ SEN qualification or equivalent (or to be completed within first 12 months) - desirable
• Literacy/Numeracy level 2 or equivalent - essential
• First Aid at Work - desirable

• Experience in supporting delivery of teaching and learning
• Experience of working with SEND learners
• Experience of working to company policies
• Ability to maintain accurate records and administration
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Excellent ICT skills, particularly MS Office
• Ability to inspire and motivate people
• Ability to meet legal requirements of the role (H&S, Safeguarding, etc)