Learning Support Assistant

Blackpool Sixth Form College; Poulton-le-Fylde; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Free gym access

Free parking

On-site Costa

Wellbeing services

Staff development

TOIL (pro-rata)

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Blackpool Sixth Form College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join the Learning Support and Inclusion department. The role, fixed-term for the 26/27 academic year, starts at a salary of £21,627 per annum for full-time, term-time working.

You will support students with disabilities or learning needs to operate independently while contributing to college life. You’ll join a collaborative team, provide in-class and targeted support, help develop study skills, and maintain accurate

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification essential.
• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths (Grade C) essential.
• First Aid certification preferred.
• Experience supporting students with SEND or complex needs is desirable.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class and out-of-class support for students with SEND/medical needs.
• Help develop independent learning skills and positive behaviours.
• Assist with personal care or medical needs after training.
• Monitor progress and coordinate with staff and carers.
• Maintain digital support records and adapt materials.
• Offer examination invigilation and access arrangements.
• Accompany students on trips and work placements.
• Participate in safeguarding and first aid duties.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Independent learning support

LDA/EHC experience

Interagency liaison

Educational setting experience

Education

Level 3 qualification

GCSE English & Maths C+

First Aid certificate

Post-16 qualifications or career experience

Driver with clean licence

Tools

None specified

Job description

Your Role

Learning Support Assistant

Starting salary £21,627 per annum for full time, term time only.

Fixed term for the 26/27 academic year

Do you have a passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning? Are you dedicated to supporting students with SEND, complex medical needs, or additional learning requirements? Ready to empower students to achieve autonomy, self-confidence, and success as they prepare for adulthood?

At Blackpool Sixth, we specialise in 16-19 education and pride ourselves on being a first-class college where students thrive. We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support and Inclusion department. Working as part of a cross-college team, you will support students with disabilities, learning needs, or medical requirements to operate as independently as possible and fully contribute to college life.

Whether you're taking your first steps into educational support or looking to build on an established career, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your practice in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Our Learning Support and Inclusion department is collaborative, high-performing, and student-focused, with a strong track record of achievement and progression. You'll be joining a highly experienced and supportive team that shares resources, ideas, and a genuine commitment to helping every student succeed.

This is a fixed term position for the 26/27 academic year.

A day in your new role could see you:

1. providing in-class and out-of-class support to an identified cohort of students with SEND and complex medical needs.
2. helping students develop independent learning skills, positive behaviours, and self-esteem.
3. assisting students with specific physical, personal care, or medical needs following appropriate training and risk assessments.
4. monitoring student progress and liaising with teaching, pastoral staff, and parents/carers to support academic success.
5. maintaining accurate digital support records and adapting class materials using college systems.
6. providing examination invigilation and access arrangement support.
7. accompanying students on college-organised trips and work experience placements.
8. participating in first aid duty team responsibilities and safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Closing date

3rd September 2026 at 08:00am

Interviews

10th September 2026

The benefits

Our people are extremely important to us and we are therefore delighted to provide the following benefits:

1. Cycle to work scheme for contracts over 12 months
2. Free use of the college gym
3. Education specific learning and development
4. Free car parking
5. Subsidised Costa Coffee on site and a wide range of catering outlets
6. An in house People & Wellbeing site with loads of self-help guidance
7. Access to wellbeing and counselling services for you and your family
8. Wellbeing day with the full day off for all
9. Long service awards recognising loyalty and dedication
10. 15 hours of gifted TOIL (pro-rata) to use for flexibility throughout the year
11. Family friendly policies to support our staff with parenting and caring responsibilities
12. Be yourself; enjoy being part of a culture and community with different backgrounds, interests, faiths and lifestyles

Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards.

All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college's commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with keeping children safe in education guidance.

Qualifications

Qualifications at level 3 (equivalent to A level) essential

Grade C GCSE or equivalent in English and mathematics essential

Experience

Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. essential

The ability to work confidentially and sensitively with individuals essential

Experience of working successfully in a team essential

Experience of maintaining accurate and relevant records. essential

Demonstrable experience of supporting students to develop independent learning skills, behaviours and attitudes essential.

Experience of Learning Difficulty Assessments (LDAs) and Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans

Experience of networking with outside agencies

Experience of working in an educational setting.

Personal Attributes

Ability to motivate students, build their confidence and enhance their self-esteem essential

Ability to listen to students and take a proactive approach to support them. essential

Ability to provide effective support to students with a range of needs, including learning, social, physical, medical, and mental health needs. essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with students, staff, parents/carers and other professionals. essential

Qualifications

Possession of a First Aid certificate

A car driver with a clean licence

Post A level qualifications or career experience

Safeguarding Information

As a Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This commitment means that all staff are expected to share this responsibility and act in a way that safeguards the welfare of our students.