College Learning Support Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking a College Learning Support Assistant for Summer Term 2025. This permanent role involves supporting learners in post-16 settings, helping them achieve academic and independent growth while managing classroom behaviour. Applicants should have experience in behaviour management and a willingness to engage with diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Experience in behaviour management and supporting learners aged 16+.
• Comfortable working with varying academic and behavioural abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support different classes and help children access education.
• Manage behaviour and keep learners focused and engaged.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Engagement

Support for SEMH

Academic Support

Job description

College Learning Support Assistant

Start: Summer Term 2025

Type: Permanent

Pay: £22,000 - £24,500 per annum

The Role:

Veritas Education is partnering with various college settings in the Leeds area to recruit multiple Learning Support Workers. These post-16 settings offer a range of vocational and further educational curricula, with internal plans and provisions to support learners requiring additional assistance.

As a Learning Support Worker, you will support different classes within the setting, helping children access their education and achieve academic and independent growth.

You will need to manage behaviour across the classroom and on a 1:1 basis, helping to manage disruptiveness, keep learners focused and engaged, and de-escalate at-risk or crisis behaviour.

The Applicant:

• Comfortable working with learners of varying academic and behavioural abilities.
• Willing to support on a 1:1 basis, providing extra academic support or behaviour management.
• Experienced in behaviour management, supporting SEMH, behavioural, and ADHD needs in learners aged 16+.
• Enthusiastic about engaging in both academic and practical sessions across a range of qualifications and vocational avenues, even in subjects outside their strongest area.

Please apply directly for the role or email your CV to the contact details below.

George Walton

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Office number for more information: (phone number removed)

Application Requirements for Veritas Education

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), in line with safeguarding policies.
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment, with explanations for any employment gaps.
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

Veritas Education works with a variety of schools across a wide geographical area, covering primary, secondary, and college levels, as well as support staff positions within these sectors.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this advert is intended to discriminate based on age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an equal opportunities employer, making placements based on merit and suitability. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.