LSA (Temporary)

LSA

Temporary | Contract

Location: the South West

Start date: 19 October 2026

Are you passionate about helping learners with additional needs build confidence, independence and real progress?

About the Role

We're recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to join a further education provider in the South West. You'll work alongside teaching staff to provide tailored support to learners with additional learning needs, helping them access their programme and achieve their goals.

You'll build positive, trusting relationships with the learners you support, adapting your approach to suit individual needs and creating an environment in which everyone feels able to take part.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to learners with additional needs, both in and out of the classroom.
• Working alongside teaching staff to help learners access the curriculum and complete their work.
• Supporting learners in line with their individual learning plans and EHCP requirements.
• Encouraging learner independence, confidence and engagement.
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A genuine commitment to supporting learners with additional needs
• The ability to build rapport with young people and adults
• Patience, sensitivity and strong communication skills
• The ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience of supporting learners with special educational needs and/or disabilities
• An understanding of what an EHCP is and how it informs support
• Previous experience within the further education sector

If you're ready to make a genuine difference to learners' lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help learners achieve their potential.