Learning Support Assistant

(£22,793.85 - £24,109.20 annually, based on 37 hours per week)

Are you looking for a rewarding career with the opportunity to grow and make a real change? This position offers excellent professional growth, and the chance to make a proper impact on the lives of students with complex learning needs.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Instruction & Development: Deliver tailored 1:1 and small-group lessons, adapting your approach to meet individual needs across all subjects. You will organise educational trips, track student progress, and report feedback to the lead teacher.
• Student Care & Safety: Promote independence and dignity while assisting with daily routines and personal care. You will be trained in Epilepsy First Aid and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to maintain a safe, inclusive environment for all students.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Work effectively within an interdisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, and support staff. You will mentor junior colleagues, set high professional standards, and maintain clear, consistent communication with parents regarding student development.

You Must Have…

• Literacy and numeracy Level 2 (or equivalent).
• A willingness to work towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification.
• Experience of working in a classroom, working with young people with complex disabilities and challenging behaviour or previous experience in a support worker/ teaching assistant role.
• Be able to provide consistent and unwavering care and support to a group of students, taking a lead in running activities and leading a small team.
• Have a proven experience of promoting learning and aiding students' development while assessing and recording their progress.
• The ability to assist the teacher in delivering the curriculum and communicating well both in writing and verbally.
• A continued sensitivity to other's needs, flexibility in the face of change and challenges and integrity to maintaining the highest standards and respect.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.

Ideally You Will Have…

• A qualification in Special Educational Needs.
• Previous experience in a learning support role.
• Leadership skills, an interest in sport/music/art or dance.
• Knowledge of complex conditions such as: autism, epilepsy, profound multiple learning disabilities.
• In-depth understanding of vocational/employability skills and challenging behaviour.

• The opportunity to work at an established institution with a sprawling and leafy campus which includes a working farm, sensory rooms, creative art spaces, indoor swimming pool and on-site restaurant.
• On and off-site gym options with access to free fitness classes.
• 24/7 employee wellbeing programme.
• Healthcare cash back plan.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please contact: [email removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university