Learning Support Assistant - Male
Application Deadline: 19 October 2026
Department: Learning Support
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Harborne, Birmingham, UK
Reporting To: LSA Managers
Compensation: £18,973.16 - £21,056.83 / year
Description
Salary : £18,973.16 - £21,056.83
Hours : 32.5 Hours Per Week
Weeks: 39 Working Weeks Per Year
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality learning, pastoral and personal care support to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role involves supporting learners both in the classroom and with aspects of daily living, including personal care where required, ensuring students can access education safely, comfortably and with dignity.
The Charity is looking for Male LSAs due to our current student cohort and the role requiring a high level of personal and intimate care that can affect an individual’s privacy and decency.
Please note: This role includes supporting students with personal care needs, which may involve assisting with toileting, changing continence products, personal hygiene and mobility support. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
To learn more about the area of the Charity you would be working in please watch this short video - Queen Alexandra College
Key Responsibilities & Safeguarding
Learning
- Recognising & Recording progress of students against their targets
- Understand Curriculum area and broad course objectives including the techniques utilised to evidence progress (such as photographs, videos, and witness statements).
- Participate in team meetings
- Adaptable approach to different learning styles of our students
- Understand disability theory & practical implementation of this to engage students in learning
- Adapt styles of communication to develop a positive and constructive learning environment
- Liaise and implement strategies from specialists (IT/SLT/ Physio)
- Support communication through the development of your own skills in communication methods (PECs/Makaton/BSL)
- Support Tutors to ensure the classroom environment is suitable for students sensory or support needs
- Support Tutor in the creation and preparation of differentiated resources.
Personal Tutoring
- Undertake tutorials with your assigned students on a regularly directed basis.
- Agree with your assigned students, a range of targets and review these regularly.
- Attend and participate in the annual and transitions reviews for your students
Social & Emotional Support
- Recognise the social and emotional needs of our students and adapt your support in line with the agreed strategies to support positive improvements
- Contribute to the development and
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Learning Support Assistant - Male in Birmingham employer: Queen Alexandra College
Queen Alexandra College is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. Located in the vibrant area of Harborne, Birmingham, the college offers comprehensive training and professional development opportunities, ensuring that employees can grow in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students with complex needs. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and a collaborative culture, working here means being part of a team that values compassion and empowerment.
