Impactful Learning Support Assistant (SEND) – Term-Time

Activate-Learning-1; Guildford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Staff Awards

Wellbeing Resources

Eye tests & Health Plan

L&D opportunities

Pension schemes

Generous annual leave

On-site facilities

Job summary

Activate Learning is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join Guildford College. You will support students aged 16-25 with SEND across a range of GCSEs, Life Skills and A-levels, helping them overcome barriers to learning and build confidence in practical and academic settings.

You will work 8:30am–5:00pm during term-time with flexible hours (35, 28 or 21 per week). A patient, empathetic approach and strong teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or adults with SEND (desirable).
• GCSE English and Maths grade C/level 4 or above required.
• Patient, empathetic and positive approach essential.
• CPI training or equivalent desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, proactive and team-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEND (entry level to GCSEs/Level 3).
• Assist students to access curriculum and achieve learning goals.
• Support development of independence, life skills and employability.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Adapt resources and approaches to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with tutors and support services.
• Support with personal care and medication requirements where needed.
• Attend and complete relevant training including personal care and manual handling.

Skills

SEND experience

Patient and empathetic

CPI trained

Strong communication

Team player

Flexible and proactive

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grade C/level 4)

Job description

Activate Learning is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join Guildford College. You will support students aged 16-25 with SEND across a range of GCSEs, Life Skills and A-levels, helping them overcome barriers to learning and build confidence in practical and academic settings.

You will work 8:30am–5:00pm during term-time with flexible hours (35, 28 or 21 per week). A patient, empathetic approach and strong teamwork are essential for success in this role.