Learning Support Advisor

onlyFE; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking a Learning Support Advisor to provide quality support for students with additional learning needs. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, experience with disabilities in educational settings, and relevant qualifications in learning support. Responsibilities include facilitating learners' access to their programmes and promoting their independence and success. The role offers various benefits including pension membership and occupational sick pay.

Benefits

Pension Membership

Christmas Closure Days

Occupational sick pay scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Helpline

Cycle to Work

Staff discounts on campus

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with disabilities in an educational setting.
• Training in autism awareness, ADHD strategies, dyslexia support, or similar.
• Basic safeguarding training or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, learner-centred support for students with additional needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence, and achievement among learners.
• Contribute to the effective delivery of reasonable adjustments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong learner focus

Experience with SEND or additional needs

Ability to identify barriers to learning

Education

Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Overview

Learning Support Advisor (25/481)

£23,750 FTE (£13,781.42 pro rata per annum)

26 hours per week, 36 weeks per year

Permanent

Location: East Riding College, Bridlington

About East Riding College

East Riding College is part of the TEC Partnership, which is a large, innovative, dynamic and financially sound organisation.

We are now offering a fantastic opportunity to join East Riding College in the role of Learning Support Advisor. If you are a team player who is passionate about helping learners reach their full potential, then we want to hear from you!

About The Role

To provide high-quality, learner-centred support that enables students with additional needs (including those with EHCPs) to access, participate in, and progress through their study programmes. The LSA promotes inclusion, independence, resilience, and achievement, and contributes to the effective delivery of reasonable adjustments across the college.

About The Person

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills with a strong learner focus and have the ability to identify barriers to learning and suggest practical solutions.

Candidate Should Also Have

• Previous experience supporting learners with SEND or additional needs in an educational setting (school, college, or similar).
• Experience working with learners with conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, SEMH, or sensory/physical needs.
• Experience supporting literacy, numeracy, and study skills development.
• Basic safeguarding training (or willingness to complete upon appointment).
• Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, SEN, or equivalent.
• Training in specific SEND areas (e.g., autism awareness, ADHD strategies, dyslexia support, First Aid or behaviour support training such as Team Teach).

What We Offer

In return for your skills and experience, we can offer you access to a wide range of Group benefits, such as:

• Pension Membership
• Christmas Closure Days
• Occupational sick pay scheme (higher than statute)
• Occupational Maternity/Adoption pay (higher than statute)
• Life Assurance Scheme and Death Grant
• 24-hour Employee Helpline – Free and confidential
• Cycle to Work
• Saving Schemes
• Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan – monthly payments
• UNUM Dental Cash Plan – monthly payments
• Staff discounts on campus e.g., Hair & Beauty/ Bakery/ Gym etc

If you are interested in this role, please press the “Apply Online” button and send us your application.

The closing date for this advert is 8^th February 2026

Safeguarding, Equality and Recruitment

The TEC Partnership is committed to Prevent Duty, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and promoting British Values within the workplace. We are an equal opportunity workplace. Safeguarding is a priority for us, as well as ensuring the welfare of children and young people and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, references that cover the last two years of employment and online screening. Other checks may also be required.

Please note that all employees must have Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2.