Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Ltd is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to support learners in colleges across the UK, including Oxford. No formal teaching qualifications are required, just enthusiasm for helping students along their education journey.

Roles are contract/temporary, with 16–19 per hour depending on experience. There are full-time and part-time hours, including term-time-only options, with weekly pay and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN children or young adults.
• Experience in education.
• Knowledge of additional learning needs.
• Up to date Safeguarding training, or a willingness to obtain.
• Enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain.
• Competitive hourly rates (depending on experience & qualifications) - weekly pay.

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 16 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
• 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.

• Experience working with SEN children or young adults OR extensive care background
• Knowledge of additional learning needs
• Up to date Safeguarding training or willingness to obtain
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain
• Competitive hourly rates
• Weekly pay
• Flexible working hours
• Support and guidance
• Temp to Perm opportunities available

Skills & Qualifications

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