Inclusive Learning Support Assistant (Term Time)

Wigan & Leigh College; Leigh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Medicash healthcare plan

Pension scheme ( TPS / LGPS )

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help learners participate in lessons and activities. This fixed-term, term-time role supports students with learning difficulties, disabilities or other needs, across classrooms, workshops, and college events.

You'll work with Learning Support Officers and staff to implement Additional Learning Support Plans, offering note-taking, assistive tech, personal care where needed, and encouragement to develop independence and confidence.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and maths achieved or willingness to achieve.
• Experience supporting learners or people with additional needs.
• Awareness of learning difficulties and barriers to learning.
• Good communication and adaptable approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support individual learners and groups in line with Additional Learning Support Plans.
• Help learners access lessons, practical sessions and wider college activity.
• Work with teaching staff to adapt support and materials where needed.
• Take notes for learners where this is part of agreed support.
• Support learners with assistive technology and enabling equipment.
• Provide personal care where required, maintaining dignity and respect.
• Record relevant information using college systems such as ProMonitor.
• Provide feedback to Learning Support Officers about progress, engagement and changing needs.
• Contribute to support reviews and assessment activity where directed.
• Support learners across college sites, external venues, trips and residentials.
• Raise safeguarding, wellbeing or safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Level 2 English and maths

Good communication skills

Patience

Basic IT skills

Ability to work across environments

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Tools

ProMonitor

Job description

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help learners participate in lessons and activities. This fixed-term, term-time role supports students with learning difficulties, disabilities or other needs, across classrooms, workshops, and college events.

You'll work with Learning Support Officers and staff to implement Additional Learning Support Plans, offering note-taking, assistive tech, personal care where needed, and encouragement to develop independence and confidence.