Learner Support Assistant -Term Time Only

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Your birthday off

Life Assurance

Recognition awards

Training and development

Job summary

YMCA Derbyshire in Derby is seeking a Learner Support Assistant to work with learners, tutors and the SEND and Inclusion team, delivering targeted support to enable learners to engage in learning and overcome barriers.

You will foster an inclusive learning environment, support with additional needs, contribute to learner reviews and visits, and help maintain Ofsted-regulated standards across Key College programmes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates passion for helping young people succeed.
• Ability to build positive relationships with learners and colleagues.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Patient, supportive, and adaptable to individual learner needs.
• Understands inclusion, safeguarding and equality principles.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to engage in learning and overcome barriers.
• Contribute to learner reviews and support plans across programmes.
• Assist with educational visits and work placements while maintaining high standards.
• Create an inclusive learning environment approaching each learner's needs.
• Support delivery of high-quality education within an Ofsted-regulated provision.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Patience and adaptability

Job description

Learner Support Assistant -Term Time Only

Education

General

Overview

Application

Learner Support Assistant -Term Time Only

Permanent

Part-time

Learner Support Assistant

Based: Derby (with travel across YMCA Derbyshire sites)

Hours: 21 hours per week (over 41 weeks + 5 training days Key College Term Time Only)

What we offer

• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Your birthday off every year
• Life Assurance (2x salary)
• Recognition awards, celebration events and long-service rewards
• Training, development and genuine career impact
• …and a role where your work truly matters every single day

About the role

At YMCA Derbyshire, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their starting point.

As a Learner Support Assistant, you will work closely with learners, tutors and the SEND and Inclusion team to provide targeted support that enables young people to engage in learning, overcome barriers, and achieve their full potential.

You will play a key role in creating an inclusive learning environment by supporting learners with additional needs, implementing reasonable adjustments, promoting positive behaviour, and helping learners develop the confidence and skills they need to progress into positive destinations.

Working across YMCA Key College programmes, you will support the delivery of high-quality education, contribute to learner reviews and support plans, assist with educational visits and work placements, and help maintain the high standards expected within an Ofsted-regulated provision.

Driving licence and access to a car essential.

What we're looking for

• Is passionate about supporting young people to succeed.
• Can build positive relationships with learners and colleagues.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is patient, supportive and able to adapt to individual learner needs.
• Understands the importance of inclusion, safeguarding and equality.
• Can work effectively as part of a team while using their own initiative.

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

YMCA Derbyshire is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

For an informal chat, contact: Gary Lambert on 07525984375