Empowering Learning Support Assistant - Term-Time

Dovetail and Slate; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Supportive team

Career development

Community impact

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive team in a permanent, term-time only role. You will assist teaching staff across a range of academic and vocational areas, contributing to an inclusive learning environment for the local community.

We welcome those new to learning support and offer guidance and pathways to develop skills in FE and special education, with a focus on empowering learners to overcome barriers and progress to future

Qualifications

• Level 2 GCSE English and Maths is essential.
• Enhanced DBS check with Barred Lists is required for this post.
• Experience supporting young people in educational settings, LLDD/SEND experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Academic and vocational support: assist staff in classrooms and across the centre, supporting learners across diverse subjects.
• Learner empowerment: motivate students and tailor learning programmes to individual needs and abilities.
• Progress tracking: provide feedback on learner progress against targets in academic, vocational and pastoral areas.
• Outcome focus: help learners stay focused on achieving progression goals and futures.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration: work with external agencies in multi‑agency settings to support holistic student needs.

Education

GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths

Job description

Dovetail and Slate in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive team in a permanent, term-time only role. You will assist teaching staff across a range of academic and vocational areas, contributing to an inclusive learning environment for the local community.

We welcome those new to learning support and offer guidance and pathways to develop skills in FE and special education, with a focus on empowering learners to overcome barriers and progress to future