Learning Support Assistant

Supertemps Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Brighton is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help students succeed academically and socially. This part-time position involves supporting learners with additional needs and collaborating with tutors on educational activities. Applicants should have experience in educational roles and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The role offers an hourly wage of £12.66 and other benefits.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Holiday accrual

Potential for long-term position

Qualifications

• Experience in educational support roles with a focus on learners with additional needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Flexibility to manage various learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners academically, socially, and pastorally.
• Working with tutors to prepare materials and track learner progress.
• Promoting inclusion and maintaining discipline on campus.

Skills

Experience supporting or teaching adults and young people with additional learning needs

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to manage challenging behaviours

Good written and verbal skills

IT competence

Flexibility

Education

Basic Skills Support qualification

ALN Support qualification (or willingness to achieve)

First Aid

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Looking to make a real difference in learners’ lives? Join a supportive and inclusive educational organisation where you’ll help students reach their full potential and work closely with tutors across a range of subjects.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners academically, socially and pastorally to help them succeed
• Working with tutors to prepare learning materials, track progress and reinforce instructions during activities
• Promoting inclusion, maintaining good discipline and supporting learners around campus
• Assisting with mobility, personal care, specialist equipment and acting as a reader/writer in assessments
• Attending meetings, maintaining records and contributing to an inclusive learning environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or teaching adults and young people with additional learning needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and the ability to manage challenging behaviours and situations
• Good written and verbal skills, IT competence and flexibility
• Ability to travel as required
• EWC registration, an Enhanced DBS, and proof of right to work in the UK are required
• Basic Skills Support qualification, ALN Support qualification (or willingness to achieve), First Aid

This is a temporary position for a long term period up to February 2026, with a potential to be extended until the end of the academic year. You’ll be working part time, 3 days / 19.5 hours per week (days to be confirmed).

You’ll be starting on an hourly pay rate of £12.66 per hour, plus weekly pay, holiday accrual and other benefits and based in the Rhos on Sea area.

Please note, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS certificate being completed.

If you have a passion for people and thrive in a customer role, then we would love to speak to you today!