Learning Support Assistant

Heron Foods; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. The role involves providing essential in-class and out-of-class support to students with High Needs and special educational needs (SEND). Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, supporting emergency plans, and maintaining student progress records. Applicants should be educated to Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy and have experience working with high-need students. This position emphasizes safeguarding children and may require flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy (or commitment to achieving this within one year).
• Experience working with students with High Needs or SEND.
• Clear oral, written, and IT communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide in‑class and out‑of‑class support to students with High Needs and SEND.
• Assist with planning, preparation, and assessment as part of the course team.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and strategies used.

Skills

Experience working with students with High Needs or SEND

Strong awareness of disability, equality, and diversity issues

Clear oral, written, and IT communication skills

Ability to assist with personal care and medical provisions

Education

Educated to Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy

Willingness to enrol in a Level 2 Award for Learning Support Practitioners

Job description

Leeds Supply Service is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist college in LS9. The role involves providing in‑class and out‑of‑class support to students with High Needs and SEND, assisting with personal care, medical requirements, and mobility needs, and contributing to their learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide in‑class and out‑of‑class support to students with High Needs and SEND, including personal care, medical requirements, and mobility needs.
• Provide classroom and off‑site support for students with additional needs such as wheelchair users, hearing or visual impairments.
• Assist with planning, preparation, and assessment as part of the course team.
• Support emergency evacuation plans and practices.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and strategies used.
• Attend annual reviews and student meetings to provide updates on progress and behaviour.
• Help students develop independent travel skills and assist with transport arrangements.
• Participate in evening/weekend work and examinations as required.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy (or commitment to achieving this within one year).
• Experience working with students with High Needs or SEND.
• Strong awareness of disability, equality, and diversity issues.
• Clear oral, written, and IT communication skills.
• Ability to assist with personal care and medical provisions, including wheelchair users.
• Willingness to work across campuses and off‑site visits.

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant qualifications or willingness to enrol in a Level 2 Award for Learning Support Practitioners within one year.
• Knowledge of preparation for adulthood for students with SEND.

Accessibility: If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Leeds Supply Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adheres to the Keeping Children Safe guidance. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.