ASC Learning Support Assistant

Activate-Learning-1; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Excellent career pathways

Fantastic onsite facilities

Job summary

Activate Learning is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for the ASC Centre in Bracknell. You will support students with Autism on courses from Foundation to Level 3, assisting in small groups and one-to-one settings to enable progression.

You will work with ASC Group Teachers to adapt resources and ensure access to learning, including off-site activities. Personal care may form part of duties where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Resilience, motivation, initiative and patience are required.
• Ability to provide support to learners with Autism and related difficulties.
• Good communication with tutors to deliver effective FE programmes.
• Willingness to learn about Autism and related challenges is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism on courses designed for autism needs.
• Facilitate individual learning programmes and small group/1-1 activities.
• Collaborate with ASC Group Teachers to adapt lessons for access and progression.
• Support learners in mainstream environments and off-site activities as needed.
• Assist with personal care where appropriate.

Skills

Autism support

Student support

Communication skills

Education

Autism-related qualification not required

Job description

Reference: JUL20267131

Expiry date: 22:59, Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Location: Bracknell

Benefits: generous annual leave allowance, excellent career pathways and fantastic onsite facilities

We are looking for a dedicated and hard-working Learning Support Assistants to join our ASC Centre team at Bracknell College Centre.

The successful applicants will be supporting students with Autism and other associated difficulties on courses which are designed for those with Autism and associated difficulties or supporting students to access their course. These courses are from Foundation Level 1 courses to Level 3 courses. There will be an expectation to support in all areas.

You will be responsible for facilitating individual learning programmes, providing support to our learners in small groups and 1-1 activities when attending the ASC Centres.

You will be required to facilitate the students learning using provided resources and lesson plan in a creative and purposeful way making adaptions for learners to access their lessons to support their progression. This will be in collaboration with the ASC Group Teachers to meet the needs of the learners.

You will also be required to support learners to access learning on their course within the mainstream learning environment and off-site activities. Personal care may form part of the duties of this role where appropriate.

Full-Time 35 hours or Part-time with a minimum of 21 hours over 3 days

Hours will be 08:30 - 16:00 or 09:00am to 16:30 (7 hours per day excluding 30-minute lunch break)

(Term time only salary calculator - your pay will be based on your working hours per week, multiplied by the number of weeks worked, plus 6 weeks holiday and will be spread equally over 12 months).

What do you need to be a successful Learning Support Assistant at Activate Learning?

This is a challenging role that requires resilience, motivation, initiative and patience.

You will be able to provide support to students with Autism and associated difficulties. You will have good communication skills to be able to work with tutors to ensure the delivery of an effective programme of further education and to work as part of a co-ordination team.

A qualification in Autism or other associated difficulties is not essential but a willingness to learn about Autism and the other difficulties a young person may experience is essential.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.