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Dovetail Ref: 188625
SEN & Support Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 24 August 2026
Yorkshire and the Humber
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Education Details

Further Education training provider

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant

Temporary

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber

Start date: 1 September 2026

Are you an experienced learning support professional who is passionate about helping post-16 learners with additional needs achieve their potential?

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant with a training provider, you'll support learners with additional learning needs to access their programme, engage with their studies and build confidence in their chosen direction.

You'll draw on your knowledge and experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND), adapting your approach to the individual learner in front of you. Working within a supportive team, you'll help create a calm and inclusive environment where every learner can progress.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting learners with additional learning needs to access and engage with their programme.
  • Working closely with learners who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
  • Helping to create a calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
  • Assisting learners to develop the skills, confidence and independence to succeed.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Experience of supporting learners with additional learning needs
  • Knowledge and experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND)
  • Experience of supporting learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)
  • A calm and patient attitude
  • A genuine passion for making a real difference to young people

About You

We're looking for someone who:

  • Is committed to helping learners with additional needs achieve success
  • Can build positive, supportive relationships with young people
  • Understands the different social, cultural and physical needs of learners
  • Brings patience, empathy and a genuine desire to see learners progress

If you're ready to make a real difference to young people with additional learning needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

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

David McMeeking

David McMeeking

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Experience of supporting learners with additional learning needs
  • Knowledge and experience of working with young people with SEND
  • Experience of supporting learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)
  • Calm and patient attitude
  • Passion for making a difference to young people

Skills & Qualifications

SEND supportEHCP experienceBuilding relationships with young peopleCreating inclusive learning environmentsSupporting learner independence

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