Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail And Slate Ltd; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Work-Life Balance

Unmatched Flexibility

Supportive Culture

Professional Growth

Job summary

Dovetail And Slate Ltd in Ellesmere Port is seeking Learning Support Assistants to join our inclusive education community. These temporary, term-time roles offer part-time hours and an hourly umbrella rate of £17.50.

You will support learners with EHCP milestones, collaborate with teaching staff, and help maintain records. A DBS (Update Service preferred) and experience with SEND are desirable, with CPD opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with additional needs in education, healthcare, or community settings.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or done within last 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Support special-needs students 1:1, in-class, or out-of-class to progress EHCP milestones.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to differentiate resources and support sessions.
• Complete administrative tasks by recording interactions for EHCP reviews.

Skills

Compassionate

Adaptable

1:1 support

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

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

Hours: Part-time

Salary: £17,50 per hour via Umbrella

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.

Benefits:

• 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.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or done within last 3 months.

Even if you don't meet every single criteria listed, if you are a resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting students and a willingness to learn, we would still love to hear from you.

DISCLAIMER

Important Notice

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

We are an equal opportunities employer.