ASC Learning Support Assistant

Activate-Learning-1; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff awards

Wellbeing resources

Eye care & wills

Health plan

Learning & development

Teaching support

Pension schemes

Annual leave

On-site facilities

Job summary

Activate Learning is seeking Learning Support Assistants to join the ASC Centre team at Reading college. You will support students with Autism and related difficulties across Foundation to Level 3 courses, in 1-1 and small-group settings, under guided lesson plans.

You will help learners access their courses, adapt resources for inclusive teaching, and collaborate with ASC Group Teachers to meet individual needs. Some days may include off-site activity support and personal care where applicable.

Qualifications

• Resilience, motivation, initiative and patience required.
• Ability to support students with Autism and other difficulties.
• Willingness to learn about Autism and related challenges.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual learning programmes and support learners in small groups and 1-1 activities in the ASC Centre.
• Assist learners to access learning in mainstream classrooms and off-site activities.
• Provide support with adapting resources and lesson plans to meet diverse needs; personal care may form part of duties.

Skills

Resilience

Motivation

Initiative

Patience

Communication

Education

Autism qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

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

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 and part‑time roles available, minimum of 21 hours over 3 days, 28 hours over 4 days and 35 hours over 5 days.

Hours will be set between 08:30AM and 17:00PM (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).

Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates from 20 th August 2026.

Qualifications and Skills

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.

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 programmes 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 expects 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.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.