Learning Support Assistant

West Herts College; Luton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

West Herts College is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join its Additional Learning Support team. The role requires supporting students with diverse learning difficulties in a full-time position, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have Level 3 education and experience working with students aged 16-19. Benefits include access to a free gym, discounts, and generous holiday scheme.

Benefits

Free on-site gym

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Generous holiday scheme

Early finishes on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience working with 16- to 19-year-olds with learning difficulties.
• Knowledge of Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP) is desirable.
• Understanding of educational needs in an FE setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in the classroom and during out of class sessions.
• Create individual support strategy plans collaboratively.
• Engage with diverse students and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Learner-focused approach

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Learning Support Assistant to join our highly successful Additional Learning Support team at Barnfield College, Luton. The team provides a range of support for students with a wide range of learning difficulties or disabilities to enable them to access the educational opportunities offered by the College.

Youwill be required to support learners based at our campus in Luton, with travel to other West Herts College Group campuses as required. Your focus will be supporting learners in the classroom and assisting teaching staff to meet the diverse needs of learners. You may also spend some time supporting learners in out of class support sessions. Some knowledge of EHCP and the procedure associated with gathering information for annual review meetings is desirable.

You must be able to work well within a team and cross college colleagues and have the aptitude to work independently, when required. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of students. Keeping accurate records is essential. Ideally you will be educated to at least Level 3 and have already worked with 16- to 19-year-olds and/or adults with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities.

A pro-active and resourceful, learner-focused approach is required as you will be involved in creating individual support strategies plans, working collaboratively with curriculum-based colleagues. Keeping accurate records is essential.

An understanding of the specific educational needs of such students within an FE setting is desirable but a proven enthusiasm for this area of work essential for this exciting opportunity. This is a full-time position.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 2^ndJuly 2025, with interviews taking place on Thursday 10^thJuly 2025.

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on site gym at our Watford Campus and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role, please contact us.