Learning Support Assistant

Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level. We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.

Our mission and purpose are to:

Enable people to recognise and develop their potential

We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers. We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to join our established Learning Support Department. The Learning Support team provide a range of support services to existing and prospective learners within the college. These additional needs arise from a barrier to learning for example a learning difficulty or disability.

The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive learning support service to identified learners in order to ensure their learning objectives are met, working across the college with the learners of different needs from Foundation Learning to Apprenticeships. You will support learners individually and/or in groups working towards objectives determined by tutors and the department, ensuring that best working practice is observed to enable learners to achieve;

as well as maintaining records of learning support provided for auditable purposes in order to ensure objectivity and maintain quality within the service.

The post holder should have some knowledge around EHCPs and how these are used to promote learning and independence.

It is essential that candidates hold 5 GCSEs or equivalent, a minimum of Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy qualifications and possess or be willing to work towards a Level 2 Supporting Adult Learners or equivalent qualification. Applicants should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have experience of working with learners with SEND.

• Automatic entry into the Local Government pension Scheme.
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
• Free onsite parking.
• Subsidised onsite restaurant.
• A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.

Hold a Level 2 Supporting Adult Learners or be willing to work towards essential

5 GCSE’s (including Maths & English or equivalent) essential

Health & Safety First Aid certificate desirable

Knowledge of EHCP, SEND and Provision / Support routes essential

Experience of working with post 16 students and students with learning difficulties or disabilities essential

Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output essential

Dedicated essential

Work collaboratively and for the good of all essential

Workington
Cumbria
Cumbria
CA14 4JN

Lakes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Lakes College is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job type Part Time

Contract type Permanent

Closing 11/11/2026 12:00

Contract term TTO - Term time only

Pay grade Business Support | Band D SCP 16 - SCP 19