Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant College Group Locations:
Portsmouth, Winchester & surrounding areas

Hours:

Full-time or Part-time

Contract:

Permanent or Temporary
Sector:
Further Education

We are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a large college group across Portsmouth, Winchester and surrounding areas.

We have opportunities supporting both SEND and mainstream learners, with a range of permanent and temporary positions available.

The Role As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide academic, pastoral and practical support to students, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

Depending on the role, you may provide:

• 1:1 and small-group support
• In-class learning support
• Support for learners with SEND and additional learning needs
• Academic and pastoral support
• Support with independence, engagement and progression
• Assistance with overcoming barriers to learning
• Collaboration with teaching staff and wider support teams

About You We are looking for candidates with experience in education, SEND, learning support, teaching assistance or similar settings.

Experience supporting learners with learning difficulties, disabilities, autism, ADHD or other additional needs is particularly relevant for SEND positions.

Candidates should have strong communication skills, patience, good judgement and the ability to adapt their approach to individual learners.

Level 3 education or equivalent experience is desirable.

• Permanent full-time positions
• Permanent part-time positions
• Temporary positions
• SEND and mainstream opportunities
• Multiple locations across Portsmouth, Winchester and surrounding areas
• Opportunities for training and professional development

These roles are well suited to experienced LSAs, SEN Teaching Assistants, Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Workers, Learning Mentors and education professionals looking to work within a further education environment.