Learning Support Assistant

Nacro; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Nacro, based in Leeds, is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Education Centre. The role involves assisting and supporting teaching staff across a broad spectrum of academic and vocational subjects within the classroom and around the centre.

You will help create a positive learning environment, support learners toward their goals, and work with a friendly team to ensure quality provision for the local community. DBS enhanced with Barred Lists is essential.

Qualifications

• DBS check is required and enhanced with Barred Lists.
• Experience with LLDD/SEN learners is desirable.
• Experience in education settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support learners across subject areas to achieve outcomes.
• Support teaching staff with planning and delivery of lessons and activities.
• Adapt support to individual learners’ needs and progress.
• Provide feedback to staff on learner progress against targets.
• Collaborate with external agencies when required in a multi-agency setting.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team working

Communication (written & verbal)

Calm under pressure

Job description

· DBS requirement - Enhanced and Child Barred

· This role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship.

Subject to meeting performance standards and agreed criteria, there is an opportunity for salary progression within the first year, with further increases available over time. Nacro’s pay framework offers clear progression pathways and supports ongoing professional development and career growth.

We are Nacro, we believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.

That’s why our housing, education, justice, and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why wefightfor their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.

We see your future, whatever the past.

Who are we looking for?

We are in search of aLearning Support Assistantto join our Education Centre Based in Leeds. The role is toassist and support teaching staff delivering a broad spectrum of academic and vocational subject areas within the classroomand around the centre.

We are a supportive and friendly team, who work together to ensure quality of our provision, within the local community to support the needs of the locality.

What will I be doing as aLearning Support Assistant?

A Learning Support Assistant plays a critical role in creating a positive learning environment to support learners in achieve their goals. You will ensure that learners receive high quality support to enable them to make good progress from their starting points.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Identify and maintain focus on achievement of desired outcomes for learners across all subject areas looking at a variety of progression destinations to ensure they are preparing for and participating in suitable opportunities.
• Have a good understanding of all learners’ needs, including LDD/SEND and supportive strategies that are included in the group profile and initial assessment.
• Actively engage and motivate learners in decisions that affect them whilst supporting the delivery of tailored programmes that cater for the specific needs, interests, and abilities of each individual learner
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on progress of learners, against targets set, including qualifications and pastoral support needs.
• Develop relationships and liaise with appropriate external agencies in support of learner’s needs and work collaboratively in a multi-agency setting as required.

Requirements for this role:

• Previous experience in supporting young people in an education setting isdesirable.
• Experience of working with LLDD students with a SEN isdesirable.
• An Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS check isessential.

We are looking for the following skills/attribute:

• Excellent organisational and planning skills - Organise work to meet targets and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work as part of the wider team.
• Communicating to a high standard at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Calm and objective when faced with problems and challenges.

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Please note interviews will commence from 22nd November 2026

Nacro is fair and inclusive employer

At Nacro, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team.We are a Ban the Box employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal records. Convictions are not discussed at application stage and will only be considered later if relevant to the role, assessed fairly, proportionately and confidentially. For advice, contact our confidential Criminal Record Support Service on 03001231999 or [e-mail].