Learning Support Assistant

Coleg Penybont | Bridgend College; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wales is looking for Learning Support Assistants to provide personalized learning support and personal care for students with additional learning needs. The role involves helping students develop skills and confidence while offering practical assistance. Candidates should have a Level 2 qualification, a grade C in Maths and English, and experience in support roles. Positions are fixed term until August 2026 with a salary of £24,425 pro rata.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Guaranteed interview for disability applicants

Qualifications

• Minimum grade C in Maths and English or Welsh.
• Relevant Level 2 qualification.
• Experience working with people with additional learning needs or physical disabilities.
• Good IT, communication and note-taking skills.
• Registration as an FE Learning Support worker with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised learning support and personal care as required.
• Support students to develop skills and understanding to progress in learning.
• Assist with note-taking, reading, prompting/scribing support.

Skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Note-taking skills

Education

Minimum grade C in Maths and English or Welsh

Relevant Level 2 qualification

Job description

Overview

Learning Support Assistants to join our enthusiastic ALN team based on our Bridgend and Pencoed campuses. You will provide personalised learning support and personal care (depending on individual needs) to students with ALN to remove learning barriers across Bridgend College campuses. You will support students in developing skills, confidence and understanding in order to progress in learning, whilst taking steps towards greater independence. This may include providing practical support, personal care, note-taking, reading, prompting/scribing and/or note taking support.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised learning support and personal care as required by individual student needs.
• Support students to develop skills, confidence and understanding to progress in learning and greater independence.
• Assist with practical tasks such as note-taking, reading, prompting/scribing and recording support provided.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum grade C in Maths and English or Welsh.
• Relevant Level 2 qualification.
• Experience working with people with additional learning needs or physical disabilities.
• Good IT, communication and note-taking skills.
• Registration as an FE Learning Support worker with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is required before starting.
• Role posts: Post A – 18 hours per week; Post B – 24 hours per week; Term Time Only; Fixed Term until 31 August 2026. Salary Scale 1: £24,425 per annum pro rata – £12.66 per hour. Note: actual salary based on weeks worked.

Other requirements

• Safeguarding: satisfactory/enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce; registration as an FE Learning Support Worker with the Education Workforce Council.
• Welsh language consideration; applicants encouraged to indicate preferred assessment/interview language.
• Equality and inclusion: Bridgend College values diversity and is a Disability Confident Leader; guaranteed interview for disability applicants meeting essential criteria; reasonable adjustments available.
• Right to work in the UK: evidence required; the College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme.
• Second stage interview or assessment may be required.

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