Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Flexible timetable

Term-time only

1:1 consultant support

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in Birmingham is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to aid students with additional needs in a college environment. Roles are term-time only (39 weeks/year) with a standard day from 08:30 to 16:00, and flexible full-time or part-time options.

Immediate start available for compassionate, adaptable professionals. You will provide 1:1 or classroom support, help students progress toward EHCP milestones, and collaborate with staff while maintaining essential records.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with additional needs in educational, healthcare or community settings.
• Compassionate and adaptable professional with a genuine passion for supporting students.
• Resilience and commitment to helping learners achieve EHCP milestones.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN students on 1:1, in-class or out-of-class to progress toward EHCP milestones.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to differentiate curriculum resources and support sessions.
• Record support interactions to maintain statutory EHCP records.

Skills

Experience supporting young people

Compassionate and adaptable

Resilience

1:1 support

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

SEN & Support £17.00 - £17.50 per hour Contract / Temp Term-time only · 39 weeks/year entry Level Urgent 14 September 2026

Employment Type: Temporary, ongoing contract, term-time only, ASAP start

Hours: flexible hours availability, full-time or part-time (Standard working day is 08:30 – 16:00)

Are you a compassionate and adaptable professional dedicated to the belief that every learner deserves a pathway to independence? We are seeking Learning Support Assistants to join our inclusive education community. Whether you are experienced in supporting high-needs learners or providing general classroom assistance, we have a place for your expertise.

These roles are about more than classroom assistance; they are about empowering students to master the skills they need for life. You will be a key point of support, blending patience with strategy to ensure our learners are ready for the world beyond the college gates.

• Great Work-Life Balance: Term-time only, strictly Monday to Friday (08:30 – 16:00) with no weekend or evening shifts.
• Unmatched Flexibility: Full-time or part-time options, we build a working timetable around your personal commitments.
• Supportive Culture: Collaborate with expert practitioners and receive dedicated 1:1 support from your specialist consultant throughout your placement.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable Post-16 SEND experience, ideal for future educators, therapists, or social workers, plus access to free CPD training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support special-needs students on a 1:1, in-class, or out-of-class basis to progress toward their EHCP milestones, developmental goals, and vocational aspirations.
• Collaborate closely with teaching staff to differentiate and modify curriculum resources, including supporting students during active sessions and community-based trips.
• Complete administrative responsibilities by recording support interactions constructively, helping the college maintain statutory records for EHCP annual reviews

Requirements:

• Experience supporting young people with additional needs (such as ASD, SEMH, sensory, or learning difficulties) in an educational, healthcare, or community setting.

• Experience supporting young people with additional needs (ASD, SEMH, sensory, or learning difficulties)
• Experience in educational, healthcare, or community setting
• Compassionate and adaptable professional
• Resilience and genuine passion for supporting students
• Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00
• No weekend or evening shifts
• Flexible full-time or part-time options
• 1:1 support from specialist consultant

Skills & Qualifications

Supporting students with ASD Supporting students with SEMH Supporting students with sensory difficulties Supporting students with learning difficulties EHCP milestone support 1:1 student support Classroom support Curriculum differentiation Administrative record keeping Collaboration with teaching staff