At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learners with SEND in achieving their goals and promoting inclusion.
- Company: Heart of Worcestershire College, a diverse and inclusive educational institution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, professional development, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and fantastic progression opportunities await you!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Level 2 in Maths and English; experience with SEND is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 12398 - 12815 £ per year.
A Learning Support Assistant in our Additional Learning Support department is required. We need someone who is committed, motivated and enthusiastic. The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities. We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, and we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.
This position is cross campus; all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.
What you’ll be doing:
- Assist students in the classroom with understanding the activities set by the tutor, as well as supporting with spelling, punctuation, and mathematics.
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred learning support through 1:1 and group interventions.
- Support curriculum delivery and learner achievement across Functional Skills, GCSE, vocational, and wider learning programmes.
- Promote inclusive practice and remove barriers to learning for students with SEND and EHCPs.
- Deliver tailored support and reasonable adjustments to meet individual learner needs.
- Plan, deliver, monitor, and evaluate learner support interventions and progress against targets.
- Collaborate with teaching staff, support teams, and external agencies to achieve positive learner outcomes.
About us:
Heart of Worcestershire College, the county's largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. Our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust enable us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood.
The perks:
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling.
- Regular Continuing Professional Development Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role).
- Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts.
- Fantastic progression opportunities.
- A mentor to support you in your new role.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only).
- Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities.
Key roles and accountabilities:
- Provide high-quality, person-centred learning support through 1:1 and group interventions.
- Support the delivery of Functional Skills, GCSE, vocational, and wider curriculum programmes.
- Promote inclusive practice and remove barriers to participation.
- Support learners to develop confidence, resilience, self-advocacy, independent learning skills, and positive behaviours.
- Provide personal care and physical support where required.
- Deliver tailored support to learners with identified additional needs.
- Contribute to learner recruitment through open events, transition, enrolment, and assessment activities.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential learner records.
- Support learners during assessments and examinations.
- Champion inclusive practice across the College.
Requirements:
- Essential: Level 2 qualification in both Maths and English, or a willingness to gain.
- Desirable: Level 2/3 qualification in Learning Support or SEN.
- Essential: Ability to provide amanuensis and reader support.
- Essential: Commitment to supporting learners with SEND and promoting inclusion.
- Essential: Ability to work flexible hours across a working week.
Learning Support Assistant in Redditch employer: HoW College
HoW College is an attractive employer due to its commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as its recognition as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Employees have the opportunity to grow their skills in a supportive and collaborative environment, making it a great place for professional development.
