Learning Support Assistant

Heart of Worcestershire College; Cross; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance

Regular CPD and qualifications

Agile and flexible working options

Benefits package with discounts

Clear progression routes

Mentor to help you settle in

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

Community and charity projects

Job summary

Heart of Worcestershire College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Specialist Learning Support team. The role involves providing high-quality, student-centred support for learners with SEND, across Functional Skills, GCSE and vocational programmes.

You will work across campuses with a flexible travel requirement, and will contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment. The post offers a pro rata annual salary of £12,398.41–£12,814.95 for 23 hours per week over 36

Responsibilities

• Assist students in classroom with activities and literacy/numeracy support.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred learning support through 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Support curriculum delivery across Functional Skills, GCSE, vocational and wider learning programmes.
• Promote inclusive practice and remove barriers to learning for students with SEND and EHCPs.
• Provide tailored support and reasonable adjustments to meet individual learner needs.
• Plan, deliver, monitor, and evaluate learner support interventions and progress against targets.

Job description

Job Title Learning Support Assistant Closing Date 23/10/2026 23:59 Pay Actual salary: £12,398.41 to £12,814.95 per annum based on 23 Hours x 36 Weeks. Starting salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Hours 23 Hours x 36 Weeks Type Part Time

Join us as a Learning Support Assistant at Heart of Worcestershire College

We are looking for someone who’s committed, motivated and enthusiastic to join our Specialist Learning Support team.

This is your chance to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and take on exciting challenges in a vibrant, forward‑thinking environment.

Heart of Worcestershire College is recognised for nurturing the brilliance of every student and we are proud to be a college that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Our latest Ofsted report highlights our continued commitment to delivering high-quality education, outstanding support for learners and meaningful partnerships with employers and the wider community. HoW college has also been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 reflecting our commitment to building a positive workplace culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

You’ll be based cross campus so flexibility to travel across sites is essential.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

For the full breakdown, check out the Key Roles and Accountabilities in the Job Description.

You will support in many aspects, to name a few:

• You will assist students in the classroom with understanding the activities set by the tutor. As well as supporting withspelling, punctuation, and mathematics.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred learning support through 1:1 and group interventions.
• Support curriculum delivery and learner achievement across Functional Skills, GCSE, vocational, and wider learning programmes.
• Promote inclusive practice and remove barriers to learning for students with SEND and EHCPs.
• Deliver tailored support and reasonable adjustments to meet individual learner needs.
• Plan, deliver, monitor, and evaluate learner support interventions and progress against targets.

WHO WE ARE

Heart of Worcestershire College is the county’s largest and most diverse FE provider, offering academic, vocational, and community courses across multiple campuses. In 2026 the college achieved a strong standard or expected standard across all areas from Ofsted. We are also delighted to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. This accolade reflects the culture we have worked hard to build across the College.

Our values — diversity, integrity, partnership and trust — power everything we do and shape the experience we give our learners. We’re also on a mission to be 90% green by 2030 — and we’d love you to be part of that journey.

If you’re ready to innovate, inspire and progress, you’ll feel right at home here.

Your growth is our growth.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

A career at HoW offers much more than a monthly pay slip. We invest in our people and make sure they feel supported, valued, and ready to shine.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular CPD and opportunities to gain new qualifications
• Agile and flexible working options (role dependent)
• A great benefits package with high‑street and travel discounts
• Clear progression routes
• A mentor to help you settle in and succeed
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (at selected campuses)
• Opportunities to give back through community and charity projects

WE HIRE PEOPLE.

We value individuality. Everyone at HoW brings their own story, background, identity and strengths — and together, we’re stronger for it.

We’re committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer and expect all colleagues to share our dedication to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

NEED TO KNOW

All successful candidates will need to complete and pay for a DBS check, plus required online verification checks.

Closing date: 23rd October 2026
Interview date: TBC

• Job Description

  Job Description

  AIM AND PURPOSE OF THE JOB

  The purpose of the role is:

  • The Learning Support Assistant plays a key role in enabling learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to access, participate in, and achieve success in all aspects of college life.
  • The postholder will provide high-quality, person-centred support that promotes inclusion, wellbeing, independence, and achievement. Working collaboratively with curriculum staff, student services, and external professionals, they will help learners overcome barriers to learning, achieve outcomes identified within Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and support plans, and progress towards their aspirations. Through effective support within classroom environments and across the wider college community, they will help learners develop confidence, resilience, self-advocacy, and the skills required for adulthood, further learning, employment, and independent living.
  • The Learning Support Assistant will contribute to a positive and inclusive learner experience, ensuring support is delivered in accordance with safeguarding requirements, SEND legislation, and the College's commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

  KEY ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Provide high-quality, person-centred learning support through 1:1 and group interventions, enabling learners to engage, achieve their goals, and make progress.
  • Support the delivery of Functional Skills, GCSE, vocational, and wider curriculum programmes by implementing strategies that remove barriers to learning and maximise learner achievement.
  • Promote inclusive practice and remove barriers to participation, enabling learners with SEND and EHCPs to engage fully in college life.
  • Support learners to develop confidence, resilience, self-advocacy, independent learning skills, and positive behaviours, preparing them for adulthood and future progression.
  • Promote positive attendance, punctuality, engagement, and behaviour, encouraging learners to take ownership of their learning.
  • Provide personal care and physical support where required, ensuring learners are treated with dignity, respect, and sensitivity.
  • Deliver tailored support to learners with identified additional needs, including those with EHCPs, ensuring agreed support strategies and reasonable adjustments are implemented.
  • Contribute to learner recruitment through open events, transition, enrolment, and assessment activities, supporting effective support planning.
  • Assist with screening, initial assessments, and diagnostic activities, using outcomes to inform support planning and progress monitoring.
  • Work collaboratively with tutors, curriculum staff, personal tutors, and external agencies to ensure support meets learners needs.
  • Support the planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of interventions, measuring progress against learner targets and EHCP outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential learner records, in line with college procedures, funding requirements, and statutory responsibilities.
  • Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of individual learning goals, support plans, and EHCP outcomes.
  • Support learners to achieve Functional Skills and GCSE qualifications, developing the skills required for future success.
  • Support learners during assessments and examinations, including the implementation of access arrangements and undertaking exam invigilation duties.
  • Contribute to learner reviews, annual EHCP reviews, and multi‑agency meetings by providing evidence of learner progress and support needs.
  • Ensure all support activities are delivered in accordance with safeguarding, SEND legislation, Equality Act requirements, College policies, and best practice guidance.
  • Champion inclusive practice across the College, helping to reduce barriers to participation, achievement, progression, and wellbeing.
  • Undertake professional development and training to maintain and enhance SEND and learner support strategies.

  GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • To commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
  • To participate in the College’s Performance Management Scheme and attend such training events as are necessary to enable him/her to carry out the duties of the job description.
  • To continually improve teaching, learning and assessment through proactive CPD and sharing best practice.
  • To actively participate in the College’s Quality System, including quality improvement strategies and initiatives.
  • To undertake such other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.
  • To take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/her and for others affected by his/her work.
  • To actively support College Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity policies.
  • To operate/conduct all HR tasks and functions within the principles of GDPR.

  CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

  The appointment is subject to the Conditions of Service for Business Support Staff.

  All successful applicants will undergo the following checks:

  • Enhanced DBS
  • 2 x References, one of which must be your current or most recent employer
  • Qualification validation check .

  SALARY

  The salary range for this post is from £12,398.41 to £12,814.95 per annum pro rata. Your starting salary will be dependent upon your qualifications and experience. Once you have successfully passed your probationary period, your salary will increase within the salary band on an annual incremental basis, until you reach the top of the salary scale.

  HOURS OF WORK

  The hours of work will be based on:

  23 hours per week for 36 weeks per year.

  ANNUAL LEAVE

  As this is a term time only appointment you will receive a payment in lieu of holiday, which is in addition to your salary. You will also be paid for any Statutory Bank Holidays and concessionary days which fall within your working week.

  PENSION SCHEME

  The College operates an occupational pension scheme, namely the ‘Local Government Pension Scheme’.

  PROBATIONARY PERIOD

  All newly appointed staff have to serve a 4 month probationary period.During the probationary period you will have to complete the Corporate staff induction, a Teaching and Learning Induction session if you deliver learning and additional mandatory courses on: Equality & Diversity session, Keeping Children safe in Education, Safeguarding Training session, Prevent, GDPR, Cyber Security and Health & Safety training session. Failure to complete these will prevent you from successfully completing your probation.

  FIRST AID & FIRE MARSHALL

  As defined in the person specification of the job description, those staff with these responsibilities are required to undertake first aid and or fire marshal duties across the College, when called upon to do so.Staff must ensure they are up to date with the relevant training.

  REFERENCES

  Please note that without 2 satisfactory references being received before the end of the probationary period, new staff will not be able to successfully pass their probationary.

  LOCATION

  The successful applicant will be based cross campus at our Worcester, Malvern, Redditch and Bromsgrove campuses as and when required .

  VALIDATION OF QUALIFICATIONS

  The College will undertake qualification validation by writing to the appropriate educational institute.Only those qualifications which are essential for the post will be followed up.

  CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A QUALIFICATION

  If you are required to obtain a qualification as a contractual requirement, the College reviews its CPD budget on an annual basis regarding availability of funds and cannot therefore guarantee that newly appointed staff will receive either part or full funding for the course fees. However, student loan facilities are available.

  MATHS AND ENGLISH

  All staff are required to have a minimum level 2 qualification in both English and Maths. If you are not already in receipt of one or both of these qualifications, you will be expected to obtain it (them) during your employment at the College.

  SAFEGUARDING

  The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  

  All newly appointed staff will be required to undertake safeguarding training following their appointment.
  

  Heart of Worcestershire College adheres to the Department of Education’s guidance on ‘Keeping children safe in Education’.As part of your induction, you will be required to read and understand part 1 of this document.

  ONLINE CHECKS

  Candidates shortlisted for interview and then subsequently become successful in the recruitment process and prior to a formal offer of employment being made will be subject to online checks being carried out by a neutral party not directly involved in the recruitment process.Consent for these checks was requested at application stage.

  DISCLOSURE & BARRING CHECK

  All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The costs of this check will be deducted from the applicants first salary payment from the College. The College adheres to the DBS Code of Practice and has policies covering the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information. Copies of these are available on request.

  RECRUITMENT OF EX-OFFENDERS

  The College is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users of its services, regardless of race, gender religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.
  

  As an organisation we use the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) to assess the suitability of all prospective appointments. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.
  

  Applicant/employees are required to declare any unspent conditional cautions or convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 or any adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020’. The only exception to this requirement is that applicants/employees do not need to disclose any ‘protected’ cautions, or convictions as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013.
  

  Please read the ‘Guidance Note to applicants on disclosing information about cautions and convictions in their application’ document before you complete your application form.

  Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of any offences.

  TRAINING

  All successful applicants will be required to undertake any appropriate training and development as required, including Health and Safety.

  NO SMOKING POLICY

  H oW College is a Smoke Free environment from the effects of direct/indirect contact with smoking, including using the following:

  • Cigarettes
  • E-cigarettes
  • Vaporisers
  • Pipe smoking
  • Cigars
  • And all other associated smoking products

  APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

  Candidates with a disability should contact the HR Department before interview if they require any adjustments to be made for the interview and/or selection tests.

  INTERVIEWS

  The Interview date for this post is TBC; short-listed candidates will be notified with the details for interview.In view of the high cost of postage, it is not our intention to notify unsuccessful applicants.If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful and accept our thanks for your interest in applying. College reserves the right to withdraw a position before the closing date if the appointment has beenarranged or no longer required