Learning Support Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Are you passionate about supporting learners? Dovetail and Slate are an employment business working in partnership with over 200 colleges across the UK, is offering exciting Learning Support Assistant opportunities for individuals with experience supporting learners or from a care background. No formal teaching qualifications are required, just a genuine enthusiasm for supporting learners in their education journey.
Responsibilities:- 1:1 and group support of students with additional learning needs
- Supporting teachers/lecturers to ensure an inclusive learning environment for SEN students
- Safeguarding of vulnerable learners
Full time and part time hours are available.
Term time only roles are available also.
Requirements:- Experience working with SEN children or young adults
- Experience in education OR an extensive care background
- Knowledge of additional learning needs
- Up to date Safeguarding training, or a willingness to obtain
- Enhanced DBS or a willingness to obtain
- Competitive hourly rates (depending on experience & qualifications) - weekly pay!
- Flexible working hours
- Support and guidance
- Opportunity to inspire and shape the next generation.
- Temp to Perm Roles Available
- Usual college benefits and job satisfaction
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Dovetail and Slate Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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