Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail and Slate; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Flexible hours

1:1 support

CPD training

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is hiring Learning Support Assistants to support learners with diverse needs in a temporary, term-time role. Flexible hours include full-time or part-time options, with a standard day from 08:30 to 16:30.

The role offers term-time only shifts and a compassionate, supportive education environment with opportunities for professional growth. Salary is paid per hour (Umbrella) at £17.50 with emphasis on safeguarding and enabling learners to gain independence through tailored

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with additional needs in educational, healthcare, or community settings.
• Enhanced DBS certificate required or in process.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1, in-class, or during activities to meet EHCP milestones and development goals.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to differentiate resources and assist during sessions and trips.
• Maintain records of support interactions to support EHCP annual reviews and statutory documentation.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Enhanced DBS certificate

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Employment Type

Temporary, ongoing contract, term-time only, ASAP start

Hours

fleixable hours availability, full-time or part-time (Standard working day is 08:30 - 16:30)

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 (08:30 - 16:00) 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.
• Having an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• 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.

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.

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Because education matters.