Full-time - Learning Support Assistant - Complex Needs

Glenwood School; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Glenwood School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to aid teenagers and Post‑16 learners who face challenges in navigating the world. You will deliver bespoke, individualised support to help students build independence, regulate emotions, and stay engaged with their programmes under the guidance of a class teacher.

The role requires resilience and reliability, with a calm, patient approach to managing challenging behaviour.

Qualifications

• Resilient, reliable team player.
• Confident working with young people who struggle to understand the world.
• Able to follow clear plans and adapt when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support teenagers and Post‑16 learners through personalised daily routines.
• Use bespoke strategies to reduce barriers to learning.
• Maintain a calm, consistent approach when behaviour becomes challenging.
• Work as part of a supportive team of teachers and therapists.

Skills

Resilience

Team player

Adaptability

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (Post‑16 / Complex Needs)

We are looking for resilient Learning Support Assistants to support teenagers and Post‑16 learners who find the world a challenging and difficult place to navigate.

You will provide bespoke, individualised support, helping learners build independence, regulate emotions, and stay engaged in their programmes. The role involves working confidently with challenging behaviour and supporting students with complex needs, under the guidance of a class teacher.

What You'll Do

• Support teenagers and Post‑16 learners through personalised daily routines.
• Use bespoke strategies to reduce barriers to learning.
• Maintain a calm, consistent approach when behaviour becomes challenging.
• Work as part of a supportive team of teachers and therapists.

What We're Looking For

• Resilient, reliable team players.
• Confident working with young people who struggle to understand the world around them.
• Able to follow clear plans and adapt when needed.

If you want to make a meaningful difference for learners who need stability, patience, and understanding, we'd love to hear from you.