Learning Support Assistant
Contract | Term-Time Only | Full Time or Part Time
Location: the North West
Salary: £17.50 per hour
Start date: As soon as possible
Are you a compassionate and adaptable professional who believes every learner deserves a pathway to independence?
About the Role
You'll join a further education provider in the North West as a Learning Support Assistant, supporting students with additional learning needs through to the end of the academic year in June 2027. Whether you're experienced in supporting high-needs learners or more used to general classroom assistance, there's a place for your expertise here.
This is about more than classroom support. You'll be a key point of support for your learners, blending patience with strategy to help them master the skills they need for life beyond college. Hours are flexible, with full-time and part-time options available, and the provider will build a working timetable around your commitments.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting learners with special educational needs on a one-to-one, in-class or out-of-class basis to help them progress towards their EHCP milestones, developmental goals and vocational aspirations.
- Working closely with teaching staff to differentiate and adapt curriculum resources, including supporting learners during practical sessions and community-based trips.
- Completing administrative tasks related to tracking and recording learner progress.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent)
- A compassionate, adaptable approach to supporting learners with additional needs
- Willingness to undergo a DBS check (you'll have time to obtain one before your start date)
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience supporting high-needs learners
- Experience in a post-16 or SEND setting
What We Offer
- Term-time only, strictly Monday to Friday, with no weekend or evening shifts
- Full-time or part-time hours, built around your personal commitments
- Collaboration with expert practitioners and dedicated 1:1 support from your specialist consultant throughout your placement
- Valuable post-16 SEND experience, ideal for future educators, therapists or social workers
- Access to free CPD training
If you're ready to help learners build the confidence and independence to reach their goals, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
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 (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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