Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail and Slate; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Limited in Surrey is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help learners overcome barriers and engage with their programmes. You’ll provide 1:1 and small-group support in lessons, helping learners build confidence and independent learning skills, while collaborating with teaching staff to adapt materials.

The role requires patience, empathy and commitment to inclusive education. We support safeguarding practices and expect compliance with vetting and right-to-work checks.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners in educational, care or community settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusive learning and learner progress.
• Patient, adaptable and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to learners with additional learning needs.
• Help learners access the curriculum and develop independent learning skills.
• Work with teaching staff to implement support strategies and adapt learning materials.
• Promote engagement, inclusion and positive behaviour in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to learner support plans and reviews.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication

Empathy

Inclusive learning

Patient

Education

Education or support qualification

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Temporary

Location: Surrey

Salary: 17.50 per hour Umbrella

Are you someone who enjoys helping learners overcome barriers and achieve what they didn't think they could?

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll support learners with additional learning needs at a further education provider, working alongside teaching staff to make sure every learner can access and engage with their programme.

You’ll provide 1:1 and small-group support in lessons, helping learners build confidence, independence and the skills they need to progress.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to learners with additional learning needs.
• Helping learners access the curriculum and develop independent learning skills.
• Working closely with teaching staff to implement support strategies and adapt learning materials.
• Promoting engagement, inclusion and positive behaviour in the classroom.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to learner support plans and reviews.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience supporting young people or adults in an educational, care or community setting
• Strong communication, empathy and interpersonal skills
• A genuine commitment to inclusive learning and learner progress
• A patient, adaptable and proactive approach

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience working with learners with SEND or SEMH needs
• Knowledge of EHCPs and learning support strategies
• A relevant qualification in education or support work, or a willingness to work towards one

If you're ready to help learners reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.