Learning Support Assistant

Senploy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD opportunities

Consultant support

Permanent contract potential

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist learners with learning disabilities at a specialist college. You will provide 1:1 and small group support, help learners access tailored activities, and assist with personal care where needed, all while promoting independence and skills development.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, professional boundaries, and collaboration with teachers and therapists to optimise outcomes for young people with additional needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities or SEND is highly desirable.
• Experience in specialist college, SEN school, or care setting is advantageous.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Patient and compassionate with strong communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to learners with learning disabilities.
• Support learners to access educational activities tailored to their abilities and goals.
• Provide personal care and daily living assistance where required.
• Promote independence and life skills development.
• Support learners with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
• Encourage engagement in classroom activities and practical sessions.
• Build trusting relationships while upholding professional boundaries.
• Follow individual support plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures.
• Monitor learner progress and give feedback to teaching staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Team collaboration

Professional boundaries

Job description

Contract: Full-time, long-term to permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

About the Role

Working closely with teaching staff and the wider support team, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to learners with learning disabilities and additional needs
• Supporting learners to access educational activities tailored to their individual abilities and learning goals
• Providing personal and intimate care, including toileting, hygiene, and other daily living needs where required
• Promoting independence, confidence, and the development of essential life skills
• Supporting learners with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
• Encouraging positive engagement in classroom activities and practical learning sessions
• Building strong, trusting relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries
• Following individual support plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures
• Monitoring learner progress and providing regular feedback to teaching staff
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, SEND, or additional needs is highly desirable
• Experience within a specialist college, SEN school, care setting, or similar environment would be advantageous
• Comfortable and willing to provide personal and intimate care
• Patient, compassionate, and understanding of individual support needs
• Passionate about promoting independence and helping learners develop practical life skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Able to maintain dignity, confidentiality, and professionalism when supporting personal care needs
• Reliable, adaptable, and committed to securing a long-term position
• A positive attitude and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Clear opportunity to secure a permanent contract following a successful long-term placement
• Full-time, consistent working hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and rewarding specialist college environment
• Weekly pay through a straightforward digital system during your agency placement
• Free CPD opportunities, including Safeguarding, SEND, Autism Awareness, and Positive Behaviour Support
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
• The chance to make a genuine difference to learners' independence, confidence, and future opportunities

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, including vulnerable learners. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.