Learning Support Assistant

Philosophy Education LTD.; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing professional development

Recruitment consultant support

Job summary

Ph Philosophy Education Ltd. is recruiting for Learning Support Assistants at a Further Education College in Bromley.

The role supports students aged 16–25 with a range of additional learning needs, including autism and ADHD, to access the curriculum and develop independence. You will work with teaching staff to tailor support, adapt approaches, and help learners build confidence in their learning, both inside and outside the classroom.

Qualifications

• Have experience working with young people or adults with SEND.
• Be patient, empathetic and understanding.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.
• Be confident supporting students with Autism, ADHD and learning difficulties.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be proactive, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with additional learning needs.
• Supporting students to engage with lessons and classroom activities.
• Helping students develop communication, social and independent living skills.
• Adapting your approach to meet individual student needs.
• Supporting students with emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other college professionals.
• Creating a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptable

Autism/ADHD experience

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Further Education College

Location: Bromley, South East London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Start Date: ASAP

Philosophy Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive Further Education College in Bromley to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs).

The college supports students aged 16–25 with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and communication needs. They are looking for caring, patient and proactive individuals who are passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support to students both in and outside the classroom. You will help students access the curriculum, develop their independence and build confidence in their learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with additional learning needs.
• Supporting students to engage with lessons and classroom activities.
• Helping students develop communication, social and independent living skills.
• Adapting your approach to meet individual student needs.
• Supporting students with emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other college professionals.
• Creating a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with young people or adults with SEND.
• Be patient, empathetic and understanding.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.
• Be confident supporting students with Autism, ADHD and learning difficulties.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be proactive, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.

DBS REQUIREMENT – ESSENTIAL

Applicants MUST hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS covering BOTH the CHILDREN'S and ADULTS' WORKFORCES.

Both CHILD and ADULT DBS clearance is required for this role.

Experience in a school, college, care or support-work setting would be advantageous, although candidates with transferable experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Work Through Philosophy Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within Further Education.
• Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to students' lives.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you!

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.