Learning Support Assistant

Step Teachers Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work in an alternative provision, delivering focused 1:1 support to teenagers and young adults with additional needs.

You will help learners access educational activities, support those with autism and anxiety, and collaborate with teachers and specialists to promote wellbeing, engagement and positive educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with autism and/or anxiety.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to support learners who may find educational settings challenging.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to teenagers and young adults.
• Support learners with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and high levels of anxiety.
• Build trusting and positive relationships with learners.
• Help learners access educational activities and interventions.
• Support emotional regulation, confidence, and independence.
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff.
• Encourage engagement, attendance, and positive outcomes.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive, and structured environment.

Skills

1:1 support

ASC support

Behaviour management

Communication

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Full-Time Alternative Provision Immediate Start Initially Until Christmas with Potential Extension

Here is a specialist educational provision that supports young people with a range of additional needs through personalised learning and tailored support. The setting is committed to creating a calm, nurturing, and inclusive environment where learners can thrive both academically and emotionally.

Working within an alternative provision setting, staff focus on building positive relationships, supporting wellbeing, and helping learners overcome barriers to education.

Duties as Learning Support Assistant:

• Provide 1:1 support to teenagers and young adults
• Support learners with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and high levels of anxiety
• Build trusting and positive relationships with learners
• Help learners access educational activities and interventions
• Support emotional regulation, confidence, and independence
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff
• Encourage engagement, attendance, and positive outcomes
• Contribute to a safe, supportive, and structured environment

Ideal Learning Support Assistant:

• Experience supporting young people with autism and/or anxiety
• Previous SEND, SEMH, or alternative provision experience is desirable
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to support learners who may find educational settings challenging
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to remain positive under pressure
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.