Learning Support Assistant

Randstad are recruiting a number of Learning Support Assistants for Belfast Metropolitan College for the 2026/2027 academic year on a part-time basis for term time roles.

Please note these roles are due to start from September and are on a term time temporary basis.

If you are experienced working with young people and vulnerable adults in an education, medical or training setting, this may be the role for you!

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate - £13.63 per hour
• Enhanced holiday package (up to 35 days per year, pro-rata)
• Parking on campus (paid depending on location)
• Term time hours
• Various hours (6 hours - 24 hours per week)
• Monday to Friday hours only, no evenings or weekends
• Opportunity to work with one of the UKs largest FE Colleges

Requirements

• Essential
• English GCSE at Grade C or above, OR Essential Skills level 2 (or higher) in Communication, or equivalent is preferred
• Maths GCSE at Grade C or above, OR Essential Skills level 2 (or higher) in Numeracy, or equivalent is preferred
• Have experience of working with teenagers or adults with mild, moderate, or severe learning difficulties, physical disabilities and/or long-term medical condition
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Be competent in the use of a computer to produce worksheets, photographs etc
• Full term time availability
• Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting / compliance checks including an Enhanced Access NI check due to the nature of this work, this may include a Barred List check for both Children & Vulnerable Adults (depending on the role)

Duties

• Working with students to identify and help overcome specific difficulties, but not to provide subject specific tuition
• Assisting students in accessing campus facilities including opening doors, carrying bags, orientation around campus, general assistance etc
• Ensuring that all documentation and authorisation procedures are adhered to
• Maintaining accurate records of all class preparation work and to make these available to the Line Manager on request
• Making any necessary reasonable adjustments to ensure support is delivered in an accessible manner
• To provide support to students on work placement
• To provide support on transport to and from College, and between sites
• To support tutors in the administration function and daily classroom activities
• To liaise with parents/carers/guardians when directed to do so
• To supervise students when required

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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