Senior Learning Support Assistant in Hounslow

Salary: £27,947 to £29,703 per annum pro rata inclusive of London Weighting

Hours: 36 hours per week, term time based, 39 weeks per year

Contract type: Permanent contract

Post type: Full Time

Closing date: Monday 22 June 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Reference: 100588

We're recruiting for a Senior Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Richmond Campus. You will be working as part of the Inclusive Learning Team to provide additional learning support to students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities on mainstream programmes across college.

You will work as part of the Senior Learning Support Team under the direction of the Inclusion Manager, the EHC Co‑ordinator to coordinate the provision of Inclusive Learning Support for students across all sites. The postholder will work effectively with curriculum teaching staff to provide advice and guidance on effective support strategies for both low level and high needs students, and manage a team of Learning Support Assistants in the allocation of support areas and the completion of administration related to the role of an LSA.

The Inclusive Learning department provides one‑to‑one, workshops and in‑class support for students with a wide range of needs on mainstream programmes. Students may need support with Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) like Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), moderate learning difficulties, mental health, physical, sensory, health or medical needs. The department supports a high number of students with Education Health and Care Plans.

The Inclusive Learning team carry out exam access assessments with students and make recommendations for reasonable adjustments based on their normal way of working. The ILS team support the curriculum across college with reasonable adjustments and differentiating teaching and learning to meet individual student needs. The Learning Support area is a dedicated space for learners with additional learning needs to access their learning support from specialist staff.

Please note: for individuals who start a term time only role after 1st September, the salary will be pro‑rated from the start date to the end of this academic year (31 st August 2026). This ensures that the correct entitlement to pay and holiday pay relative to the portion of the year worked.

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HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre‑employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.

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Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College (HRUC) is committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, employees, learners, and volunteers, including those with criminal records. We actively promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including ex‑offenders. Our approach is in line with all relevant and current safeguarding and equality legislation.