Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

£27,051 - £28,599 (Pro-rata)

HOURS: 18.5 hours x 38 weeks (Term Time Only)

As the UK s only specialist further education college dedicated to construction and the built environment, Leeds College of Building is an award-winning institution committed to excellence. We are always looking for exceptional staff to join our team and truly value our support staff, who play a crucial role in helping adult learners succeed and achieve their goals.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support adult students, whose attendance is often in the evening. You will provide support within both classroom-based and practical workshop environments.

In this role, you will provide tailored support to learners with a range of additional needs, enabling them to engage fully in both theoretical and practical construction activities while fostering a safe, inclusive environment where all learners can participate confidently and independently. You will support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and other learning needs, using a variety of strategies to encourage participation, develop skills, and promote positive learning behaviours.

You will also build professional relationships that help boost confidence, independence, and progression within the construction industry and beyond.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of working with adults or diverse learners in an educational or support environment
• Have a good understanding of SEND and/or additional learning needs
• Be confident supporting learners in both classroom and practical workshop settings
• Be able to adapt support strategies to suit hands-on vocational learning
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work effectively under the direction of a tutor and on their own initiative
• Maintain professional boundaries while being approachable and supportive
• Hold 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A C (or a Level 2 equivilent) including English Language and Maths
• Have experience of supporting students with learning difficulties and disabilities (essential)
• Ideally have experience within the further education (FE) sector (desirable)

This role is ideal for anyone looking to develop a career in education, inclusive learning, or social care, and for those passionate about supporting adults to gain skills and progress within the construction industry.

If you are committed to making a difference and enjoy working in a dynamic environment that combines classroom learning with practical skills training, we would love to hear from you.

In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A well-respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund with an above average employer contribution)
• Free parking at all our college sites (on a first come first served basis)
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
• Superb opportunities for training and development
• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

So, if you d like to make a difference and be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most exciting employment sectors in the UK, we d love to hear from you.

Please note that all applications should be completed online.CV s will not be accepted.

Closing date:
Sunday 19th July 2026

The College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We therefore encourage early applications.

Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and in line with KCSIE (2025) an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.

Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

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