Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Temp to Perm roles available

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Ltd is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to support learners across colleges in the UK. Roles start at £16–£19 per hour, with temp/entry opportunities and weekly pay. Experience with SEN or care backgrounds is valued, and DBS checks are encouraged.

Full-time, part-time, and term-time positions are available, with flexible hours to fit education settings. No formal teaching qualifications are required; a genuine enthusiasm for helping learners in their education journey is

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN children or young adults.
• Experience in education.
• OR an extensive care background.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 and group support of students with additional learning needs.
• Supporting teachers/lecturers to ensure an inclusive learning environment for SEN students.
• Safeguarding of vulnerable learners.
• Full time and part time hours are available.
• Term time only roles are available.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Group support

Safeguarding

Additional learning needs

Inclusive education

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

SEN & Support £16 - £19 per hour depending on experience Contract / Temp entry Level 23 October 2026

Are you passionate about supporting learners? Dovetail and Slate are an employment business working in partnership with over 200 colleges across the UK, is offering exciting Learning Support Assistant opportunities for individuals with experience supporting learners or from a care background. No formal teaching qualifications are required, just a genuine enthusiasm for supporting learners in their education journey.

Responsibilities:

• 1:1 and group support of students with additional learning needs
• Supporting teachers/lecturers to ensure an inclusive learning environment for SEN students
• Safeguarding of vulnerable learners
• Full time and part time hours are available.
• Term time only roles are available also.

Requirements:

• Experience working with SEN children or young adults
• Experience in education

OR an extensive care background

• Knowledge of additional learning needs
• Up to date Safeguarding training, or a willingness to obtain
• Enhanced DBS or a willingness to obtain.
• Competitive hourly rates (depending on experience & qualifications) - weekly pay!
• Support and guidance
• Opportunity to inspire and shape the next generation.
• Temp to Perm Roles Available
• Usual college benefits and job satisfaction

A real person, not an automated email. If we are not the right fit for you we will say so quickly rather than leave you waiting.

Skills & Qualifications

SEN support 1:1 support Group support Safeguarding Additional learning needs Inclusive education

• Location: Milton Keynes
• Phase: Fe