Compassionate Learning Support Assistant - Personal Care

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide personal care and practical support for learners with additional needs within an educational setting.

You will work alongside teaching staff to enable learners to access lessons, participate fully, and stay safe. The role requires empathy, reliability, and a commitment to safeguarding and dignity for every learner.

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to provide personal care support.
• Calm, patient and compassionate approach to working with learners.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support to students in line with individual care plans.
• Assist learners with mobility, hygiene and other daily living needs as required.
• Support students to access lessons and activities alongside their peers.
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists and families to ensure consistent support.
• Encourage independence and build learners' confidence in their own abilities.
• Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and care procedures.

Skills

Personal care support

Mobility assistance

Hygiene support

Record keeping

Safeguarding procedures

Building trusting relationships

Teamwork

Education

Health and social care qualification

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide personal care and practical support for learners with additional needs within an educational setting.

You will work alongside teaching staff to enable learners to access lessons, participate fully, and stay safe. The role requires empathy, reliability, and a commitment to safeguarding and dignity for every learner.