Learning Support Assistant

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Prenton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Immediate start

Flexible hours

FE sector experience

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is seeking Learning Support Assistants in Wirral to support FE students in a dedicated, inclusive environment. You will help learners access lessons, provide one-to-one and classroom support, and work closely with staff to foster progression and confidence.

Immediate start, with full-time or part-time hours available, and a competitive pay rate of £10–£14 per hour. This role offers valuable FE sector experience and opportunities for career development within Morgan Hunt.

Qualifications

• Experience as Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and empathy with students.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and classroom learning support to FE students.
• Support students' academic, personal and social development.
• Assist learners with additional needs where required.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support learning and engagement.
• Help students access learning materials and participate in lessons.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and essential skills.
• Monitor and report student progress and support needs.
• Maintain records and follow college procedures.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion, health and safety, and positive behaviour.
• Adapt support approaches to individual learner needs.

Skills

Learning support

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

SEND experience

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Wirral

Morgan Hunt is delighted to be working with a leading Further Education college to recruit experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) in Wirral. This is an exciting opportunity to support students with their learning, development, and progression within a supportive Further Education environment.

Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, this is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on students' educational journeys.

Location: Wirral
Salary: £10 - £14 per hour
Contract: Temporary / Full-time & Part-time
Start Date: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and classroom-based learning support to FE students.
• Support students with their academic, personal and social development.
• Assist learners with additional learning needs and disabilities where required.
• Work closely with teaching staff to support effective learning and student engagement.
• Help students access learning materials and participate fully in lessons.
• Encourage learners to develop confidence, independence and essential skills.
• Monitor and report on student progress and any support needs.
• Maintain appropriate records and follow college procedures.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, inclusion, health and safety and positive behaviour.
• Adapt support approaches to meet individual learner needs.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience working as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker or similar role.
• Experience supporting young people or adults within an educational or care setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting learners to achieve their potential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider support team.
• Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs or SEND would be desirable.

Learners

• Further Education students.
• Learners with a range of additional learning and support needs.
• Students requiring additional classroom, academic or personal support.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £10 - £14 per hour.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• Immediate start.
• Supportive Further Education environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within the FE sector.
• Potential for further opportunities through Morgan Hunt.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference to students' confidence and educational outcomes.
• Gain valuable experience supporting learners within Further Education.
• Work alongside experienced teaching and support staff.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.

Safeguarding

This role is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment requirements.