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Learning Support Assistant (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 189331
SEN & Support Competitive Contract / Temp entry Level 3 September 2026
West Midlands
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Education Details

Further Education fe college

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant

Temporary | Contract

Location: the West Midlands

Start date: 14 September 2026

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to join a further education provider in the West Midlands. You'll work alongside tutors and curriculum teams to support learners in the classroom, helping them to access their studies and build confidence in their learning.

You'll provide encouragement, practical assistance and a consistent, supportive presence throughout the working day, helping every learner to take part fully in their programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing one-to-one and small-group support to learners with additional learning needs.
  • Assisting tutors with the delivery of sessions and the preparation of learning materials.
  • Helping learners to access the curriculum and develop independent learning skills.
  • Monitoring learner progress and feeding back to tutors as needed.
  • Promoting a positive, inclusive learning environment for all learners.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Experience supporting young people or adults in an education, care or community setting
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A patient, adaptable approach and a genuine commitment to inclusive learning

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience working with learners with SEND or additional learning barriers
  • A relevant qualification in education, support work or youth work, or a willingness to work towards one

If you're ready to help learners build their confidence and achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Joanna Wilk

Joanna Wilk

Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Experience supporting young people or adults in an education, care or community setting
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Patient, adaptable approach
  • Commitment to inclusive learning

Skills & Qualifications

One-to-one supportSmall-group supportSupporting learners with additional learning needsSupporting learners with SENDClassroom assistanceLearning materials preparationProgress monitoring

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