Impactful Learning Support Assistant

onlyFE; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Annual leave 35-50 days

Career development days

Cycle to work

Onsite discounts

Job summary

onlyFE in the West Midlands is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join our team on fixed-term contracts until June 2027, at Cadbury campus in Kings Norton, Birmingham. Roles are term time only (39 weeks) with 37 hours per week, pro-rata for term weeks.

You will support learners, develop literacy, language and numeracy, work with EHCP students, deliver one-to-one and small group sessions, and help with note-taking to keep students engaged.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or an equivalent qualification.
• Level 2 subject qualification is required.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic educational environment.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to work with students with a range of emotional and physical needs.
• Desirable: qualification related to supporting others, health and social care, or teaching.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in supporting learners within the classroom.
• Develop students’ literacy, language, and numeracy skills.
• Work with students who have an Education Health & Care Plan (EHCP).
• Ensure learners access personalised learning opportunities aligned with goals.
• Act as a central point of contact, providing guidance and support.
• Deliver tailored one-to-one support.
• Lead small group sessions to reinforce understanding and build confidence.
• Provide note-taking assistance to keep learners engaged.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Level 2 subject qualification

Adaptable & resilient

Classroom & behaviour management

Experience with EHCP students

Desirable: health & social care/teache

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C grade or equivalent)

Level 2 subject qualification

Job description

onlyFE in the West Midlands is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join our team on fixed-term contracts until June 2027, at Cadbury campus in Kings Norton, Birmingham. Roles are term time only (39 weeks) with 37 hours per week, pro-rata for term weeks.

You will support learners, develop literacy, language and numeracy, work with EHCP students, deliver one-to-one and small group sessions, and help with note-taking to keep students engaged.