At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learners in overcoming barriers and help them grow in confidence.
- Company: Join a dedicated FE provider in the South East.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, supportive environment, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal growth and development in a rewarding role.
- Why this job: Be a key player in creating inclusive learning experiences for students.
- Qualifications: Experience in education, patience, and strong communication skills.
Contract - Mon - Fri or Tue - Fri
Location: the South East (Guildford)
Start date: September 2026
Are you passionate about supporting learners to overcome barriers and reach their potential?
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll work alongside teaching staff to provide the individual attention that helps each learner engage, make progress and grow in confidence. Working with a FE provider in the South East, you'll play a key role in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You'll deliver one-to-one and small-group support, adapting your approach to suit different needs and learning styles. Your patience and encouragement will help learners build the skills and independence they need to succeed.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting learners individually and in small groups both in and out of the classroom.
- Working alongside teaching staff to reinforce learning and deliver interventions.
- Encouraging learners to build confidence, motivation and independence.
- Adapting resources and support to remove barriers to learning.
- Monitoring and feeding back on learner progress to teaching colleagues.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Experience of supporting learners in an education setting
- Patience, empathy and a genuine commitment to learner progress
- The ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and colleagues
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable (but not essential):
- A relevant qualification in learning support or education
- Experience supporting learners with additional needs
If you're ready to make a genuine difference to learners, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. 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. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.
Because education matters.
LSA - Guildford employer: Dovetail and Slate
Dovetail and Slate is an exceptional employer that prioritises innovation and flexibility, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about education. Located in the picturesque Buckinghamshire, we offer a supportive work culture that fosters professional development and encourages lecturers to design creative teaching strategies. With a commitment to student success and a focus on overcoming learning barriers, our team enjoys meaningful engagement and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
