LSA - Cradley Heath

Learning Support Assistant

Contract | Start date: September 2026

Location: Birmingham

Pay - £16.00 per hour Umbrella

Are you passionate about helping learners overcome barriers and reach their full potential?

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll work alongside teaching staff at a further education provider to give learners the individual support they need to succeed. You'll play a key part in making sessions accessible, engaging and inclusive for every student.

Working across the classroom, you'll support learners on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them to build confidence, develop independence and stay on track with their studies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting learners individually and in small groups to access the curriculum.
• Working closely with lecturers to adapt materials and activities to meet learner needs.
• Helping learners to build confidence, independence and study skills.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and a supportive learning environment.
• Monitoring learner progress and feeding back to teaching staff.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A genuine commitment to supporting learners with additional needs
• Patience, empathy and strong communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff
• A flexible and proactive approach

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous experience supporting learners in an education setting
• A relevant qualification in supporting teaching and learning
• Experience working with learners with additional learning needs

If you're ready to make a real difference to learners in a further education setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by sending over your most updated CV