Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Monday to Friday, no weekends or to/e夜

Flexible hours (full-time or part-time

1:1 support from specialist consultant

Free CPD training

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in Crewe is seeking Learning Support Assistants to support high-needs learners and provide classroom assistance, helping students work toward EHCP milestones and life skills.

Role offers term-time only hours, Monday to Friday with no weekends or evenings, and flexible full-time or part-time options. Competitive £16.50–£17.50 per hour for SEN support, with 1:1 consultant support and access to free CPD training.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with additional needs in educational, healthcare, or community settings.
• EHCP knowledge and ability to track milestones and goals.
• Ability to differentiate and support learning in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs on 1:1, in-class, or community-based activities to progress EHCP milestones and goals.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to differentiate resources and support sessions and trips.
• Complete admin tasks recording interactions to support statutory EHCP reviews.

Skills

1:1 support

Differentiation

Record keeping

Patience

Adaptability

ASD experience

SEMH knowledge

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

SEN & Support £16.50 - £17.50 per hour Contract / Temp Term-time only entry Level Urgent 15 September 2026

Employment Type: Temporary, ongoing contract, term-time only, ASAP start

Hours: flexible hours availability, full-time or part-time

Are you a compassionate and adaptable professional dedicated to the belief that every learner deserves a pathway to independence? We are seeking Learning Support Assistants to join our inclusive education community. Whether you are experienced in supporting high-needs learners or providing general classroom assistance, we have a place for your expertise.

These roles are about more than classroom assistance; they are about empowering students to master the skills they need for life. You will be a key point of support, blending patience with strategy to ensure our learners are ready for the world beyond the college gates.

• Great Work-Life Balance: Term-time only, strictly Monday to Friday with no weekend or evening shifts.
• Unmatched Flexibility: Full-time or part-time options, we build a working timetable around your personal commitments.
• Supportive Culture: Collaborate with expert practitioners and receive dedicated 1:1 support from your specialist consultant throughout your placement.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable Post-16 SEND experience, ideal for future educators, therapists, or social workers, plus access to free CPD training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support special-needs students on a 1:1, in-class, or out-of-class basis to progress toward their EHCP milestones, developmental goals, and vocational aspirations.
• Collaborate closely with teaching staff to differentiate and modify curriculum resources, including supporting students during active sessions and community-based trips.
• Complete administrative responsibilities by recording support interactions constructively, helping the college maintain statutory records for EHCP annual reviews

Requirements:

• Experience supporting young people with additional needs (such as ASD, SEMH, sensory, or learning difficulties) in an educational, healthcare, or community setting.

What's on Offer

• Term-time only
• Monday to Friday, no weekends or evenings
• Experience supporting young people with additional needs (ASD, SEMH, sensory, or learning difficulties)
• Experience in educational, healthcare, or community setting
• Monday to Friday, no weekends or evenings
• Flexible full-time or part-time options
• 1:1 support from specialist consultant

Skills & Qualifications

Supporting students with ASD Supporting students with SEMH EHCP knowledge 1:1 support Differentiation Record keeping Patience Adaptability

Location & Phase

• Location: Crewe
• Phase: Fe