Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant focuses on learner support - provide 1:1 and small‑group support to learners with send, learning difficulties, disabilities, or additional needs.

What the role involves

• Learner Support - Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to learners with SEND, learning difficulties, disabilities, or additional needs.
• Classroom Assistance - Support teaching staff with lesson delivery, differentiation, and behaviour management.
• Record support interventions, and contribute to support plans.
• Progress Monitoring - Track learner progress.
• Communication Support - Assist learners with communication needs, including those using AAC, Makaton, or BSL (if applicable).
• Pastoral Support - Promote learner wellbeing, independence, confidence, and resilience.

Skills and requirements

• Experience supporting learners with SEND, learning difficulties, disabilities, or behavioural needs (desirable but not essential).
• In addition to you applying for an enhanced DBS Certificate should you not already hold a suitable certificate registered on the DBS Update Service.

Confirmed role details

• Loughton Temporary * Ongoing Assignment.
• With a wide range of temporary and permanent positions available, from lecturing and training jobs.

Candidate fit

• patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners

Additional role context

• We are seeking a dedicated and student‑focused Learning Support Mentor.
• Learning Support Assistant to join our Further Education team.
• Support services to ensure learners receive the right level of guidance, encouragement, and personalised support both in and out of the classroom.

Known job details

• Pay: £15 per hour