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LSA - Reading

Dovetail Ref: BBBH188500
SEN & Support £17.50 - £18.50 per hour contract entry Level 21 August 2026
Reading, England

Education Details

Further Education fe college

Job Description

LSA

Contract - 35 hours a week

Location: the South East (Reading)

Start date: September 2026

Are you an experience LSA or TA looking for your next role in education?

About the Role

We are looking for an adaptable and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated FE Support Team. In this role, you will work alongside teaching staff to support young people and adult learners across a variety of academic and vocational courses, helping them overcome barriers to learning, build independence, and achieve their qualifications.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with diverse learning needs and EHCPs in classroom, workshop, and practical environments.
  • Assist learners with note-taking, organization, task breakdown, and the use of assistive technology.
  • Help adapt course materials and activities to suit individual learning styles and abilities.
  • Promote student independence, confidence, and positive engagement across the college.
  • Collaborate with course tutors to monitor, track, and record student progress and attendance.

What We're Looking For

  • Qualifications: Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths. A relevant Level 2/3 supporting qualification is desirable.
  • Experience: Experience working with young people or adults in an educational, care, or youth work setting.
  • Skills: Excellent communication, patience, flexibility, and a student-centered approach.
  • Knowledge: Familiarity with FE environments, neurodiversity, or supporting learners with SEND is an advantage.

If you're ready to support learners in their next step in education please get in touch!

What's on Offer

  • Weekly pay

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.

Your Recruitment Consultant

Chloe Railton

Chloe Railton

Managing Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths
  • Experience working with young people or adults in educational, care, or youth work setting

Benefits

  • Weekly pay

Skills & Qualifications

1:1 supportSmall-group supportSEND supportEHCP experienceCommunicationPatienceFlexibilityStudent-centered approachAssistive technologyProgress tracking