Learning Support Assistant in Hemel Hempstead

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Learning Support Assistant to join our highly successful Additional Learning Support team at our campuses across Luton and Hemel Hempstead. This is a full-time position where you will be required to support learners to access their education. Ideally, you will be educated to at least Level 3 and have already worked with 16- to 19-year-olds and/or adults with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities.

Your focus will be supporting learners in the classroom and assisting teaching staff to meet the diverse needs of learners. You may also spend some time supporting learners in out of class support sessions. Some knowledge of EHCP and the procedure associated with gathering information for annual review meetings is desirable. An understanding of the specific educational needs of such students within an FE setting is desirable but a proven enthusiasm for this area of work is essential for this exciting opportunity.

The Additional Learning Support team provides a range of support for students with a wide range of learning difficulties or disabilities to enable them to access the educational opportunities offered. You must be able to work well within a team and with cross-college colleagues and have the aptitude to work independently when required. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of students. Keeping accurate records is essential. A pro-active and resourceful, learner-focused approach is required as you will be involved in creating individual support strategies plans, working collaboratively with curriculum-based colleagues.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise students, under the oversight of teaching staff, within the learning environment to assist in developing specialist skills and ensure safe working practices.
• Demonstrate the correct use of equipment and handling of materials to students to assist in developing their skills and ensure safe working practices.
• Contribute to the supervision of student recreational activities and educational visits to provide a high-quality student experience.
• Act as a role model for students to promote high standards of conduct and behaviour.
• Supervise and maintain designated practical work areas, regularly checking to ensure effective and efficient support to teachers and learners, a high standard of cleanliness and adherence to health and safety requirements.
• Regularly check, maintain and as necessary repair equipment in accordance with College guidelines to ensure it is safe and ready for use when required.
• Prepare and, as appropriate, construct equipment and materials for use by teaching staff and students to assist in the delivery of teaching and learning.
• Give technical advice to staff and students on the selection and use of equipment and materials for teaching and learning purposes and, as appropriate, prepare written technical guidelines for the use of equipment and processes.
• Operate a booking system to control the allocation and usage of equipment and resources for teaching and learning.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of consumables and order supplies to ensure appropriate materials are available when needed to support the learning process.
• Maintain inventories of equipment in accordance with our procedures.
• Safely dispose of waste materials to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Undertake and maintain risk assessments for designated processes, and ensure the implementation of agreed control measures and procedures, to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Provide first aid in the event of an accident within the practical work area.

The closing date for applications is 21st January 2026. You'll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you'll be encouraged to upskill. You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.