Learning Support Assistants

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Reference:
OCT

Expiry date: 23:59, Tue, 17th Nov 2026

Location:

Reading

Benefits:
Term time only, LGPS pension scheme, and access to other great benefits

Activate Learning is looking for dedicated, enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated Learning Support Assistants to join our team at Reading College, support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Our college is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for young people and adults with a range of additional needs. As part of our dedicated support team, you will play a key role in helping students achieve independence, confidence, and success in their education and future pathways.

About the Role
as an LSA:

You will work closely with teaching staff to support students both in and out of the classroom. This may include supporting learners with autism, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEND (This could range from entry level to GCSE’s and Level 3 courses)
• Assist students to access the curriculum and achieve their individual learning goals
• Support the development of independence, life skills, and employability skills
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Adapt resources and approaches to meet individual needs
• Work collaboratively with tutors and support services
• Support students with personal care and medication requirements where needed as part of the Learning Support Assistant role
• Attend and complete relevant training, including personal care, medication, and manual handling training

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (until July 2027) with the potential to be extended or made permanent.

Working Pattern: We are recruiting for a range of term-time only positions, with the addition of two weeks staff training at the beginning and end of the academic year. Contracted hours available are 35, 28 and 21 hours per week, between the hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm.

What we're looking for

• Experience working with young people or adults with SEND (desirable but not essential)
• Minimum GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or above.
• A patient, empathetic, and positive approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work as part of a team
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and want to join a supportive, learner-centred team, this is an excellent opportunity to begin or further your career in education. You’ll work within a vibrant college environment where your contribution plays an important role in supporting student success and wellbeing.

What we offer

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to develop throughout your career with us. As part of the Activate Learning team, you’ll have access to:

• Annual leave entitlement is pro-rated according to working hours.
• Free eye tests
• Dedicated Wellbeing Toolkit;
  Your wellbeing. Your way. Support when you need it.
• Blue Light Card; access to a range of discounts and offers
• Access to Linked In Learning; develop new skills and explore learning at your own pace
• Learning and development opportunities; access to a range of professional development, training and career development opportunities to help you grow and progress

Activate Learning is a forward-thinking education group committed to transforming lives through learning.

We provide a wide range of education and training, including Further Education, Higher Education, adult education and apprenticeships, supporting learners at different stages of their…