LSA (Temporary)

Learning Support Assistant

Temporary

Start date: 5 October 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 post-16 learners with additional learning needs
• Knowledge and experience of working with learners who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)
• An understanding of the different social, cultural and physical needs of learners
• A calm and patient attitude

Desirable (but not essential):

• Training in aspects of SEN, such as ADHD, dyslexia, autism or SEMH

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.