Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

An educational organisation in Colwyn Bay is looking for a part-time support worker to assist learners with additional needs. The role involves working closely with tutors, promoting inclusion, and maintaining discipline. Applicants should have relevant experience and qualifications, and be prepared to travel. The position is temporary until February 2026, offering an hourly pay of £12.66 with additional benefits.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Holiday accrual

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or teaching adults and young people with additional learning needs.
• EWC registration, an Enhanced DBS, and proof of right to work in the UK are required.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Support learners academically, socially and pastorally.
• Work with tutors to prepare learning materials.
• Promote inclusion and maintain good discipline.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Ability to manage challenging behaviours

Written and verbal skills

IT competence

Flexibility

Education

Basic Skills Support qualification

ALN Support qualification

First Aid

Job description

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 focused role, then we would love to speak to you today!