Casual Learning Support Assistant

Nelson and Colne College; Nelson; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Enhanced sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College is hiring Casual Learning Support Assistants to join the Additional Learning Support Team. You will support learners with diverse needs, helping them access learning and build confidence in a variety of settings across college sites.

Full training and ongoing professional development will be provided. You will work with teaching staff to promote inclusion, independence and successful participation in college life.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Grade 4/C or equivalent.
• Demonstrate empathy, patience and help young people succeed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to build positive relationships with learners and colleagues.
• Committed to inclusion, equality, diversity and belonging.
• Willing to undertake training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support to learners with additional needs and disabilities.
• Help learners overcome barriers to learning and participate fully.
• Implement agreed support strategies and reasonable adjustments.
• Promote learner confidence, independence, resilience and self-advocacy.
• Support learners in classrooms, workshops, and activities.
• Encourage active participation and engagement.
• Provide personal care and maintain dignity and independence when needed.
• Contribute to ADPR processes and EHCP reviews with progress notes.
• Act as examination invigilator after appropriate training.
• Collaborate with curriculum and Inclusion teams to create inclusive environments.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Inclusion commitment

Education

GCSE English grade 4/C or equivalent

Job description

Casual Learning Support Assistant

Salary: £13.35 per hour
Hours: Casual, variable hours as required
Contract Type: Casual
Site: Accrington & Rossendale College; Nelson and Colne College; Lancashire Adult Learning (various community venues throughout the county)
Closing date: 23rd August 2026
Interview date: TBC

Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by East Lancashire Learning Group Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group.

East Lancashire Learning Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges - Nelson & Colne College, Accrington & Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The College Group is the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as Outstanding under the new Ofsted inspection framework.

Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

The Exciting Role

A rewarding opportunity has become available for Casual Learning Support Assistants to join our Additional Learning Support Team. This is a varied and fulfilling role supporting learners with a wide range of additional needs, disabilities and barriers to learning. You will work alongside teaching staff to help learners participate fully in college life, access their learning and develop the confidence and independence needed to achieve their goals. Support may take place in a variety of settings including classrooms, workshops, practical learning environments, outdoor activities, community-based learning, work placements, volunteering opportunities and dedicated Additional Learning Support spaces during lunch periods. We are looking for caring, empathetic and positive individuals who are passionate about supporting young people to succeed. Previous SEND experience is welcome but not essential. We are equally interested in applicants with strong communication skills, a willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to inclusion.

What you will be doing

• Providing in-class support to learners with a range of additional needs and disabilities.
• Supporting learners to overcome barriers to learning, participation and achievement.
• Implementing agreed support strategies and reasonable adjustments.
• Promoting learner confidence, independence, resilience and self-advocacy.
• Supporting learners in classrooms, workshops, practical activities, work placements and community-based learning.
• Encouraging active participation, attendance and engagement.
• Providing personal care and physical support where required, maintaining dignity, privacy and independence at all times.
• Contributing to Assess, Do, Plan, Review (ADPR) processes and EHCP annual reviews by providing observations and progress information.
• Acting as an invigilator for examinations and assessments following appropriate training.
• Working collaboratively with curriculum and Inclusion teams to create inclusive learning environments.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

What we are looking for

• Have GCSE English Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Demonstrate empathy, patience and a genuine desire to help young people succeed.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with learners and colleagues.
• Are committed to inclusion, equality, diversity and belonging.
• Can work calmly, flexibly and professionally in a range of situations.
• Are willing to undertake relevant training and continuous professional development.
• Understand the importance of promoting independence while providing appropriate support.

Previous experience working with young people, learners with SEND, care settings, youth work, support services or community organisations would be advantageous but is not essential.

Full training and ongoing professional development will be provided.

What we offer in return

• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days - totalling 41 days per year.
• Access to a workplace pension scheme - with employer contributions of 5%.
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits.
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support.
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards.
• Free on-site parking on all College sites.

Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.