Learning Support Assistant

Lighthouse Learning Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Learning Trust is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant committed to aiding students with learning difficulties and disabilities. Join a dedicated team to enhance students' education and emotional well-being, supporting a diverse range of needs as they prepare for adulthood.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of Safeguarding and Prevent.
• Prior experience supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Support the education and emotional well-being of students.
• Prepare students for adulthood.

Skills

Safeguarding

Organization

Motivation

Education

Grade C in English

Grade C in Maths

Job description

Term-time only (37 weeks) September start

We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our team within the college.

The College provides specialist education and support for 200+ young people aged 16-25 with moderate and complex learning difficulties and disabilities.

In addition, we support students within our mainstream provision that have additional learning needs such as ASC, and/or social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

Working with students you will form a key part of the range of services to support their education, emotional well-being and preparation for adulthood.

Ideally, you should:

• Be well motivated, passionate and well organised

• Have significant knowledge of Safeguarding and Prevent

• Have prior experience of supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH

You will have:

• Have Grade C passes in English and Maths, or equivalent

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application

Closing Date: Tuesday 24th June 2025 at 12pm

Interview Date: TBC

Safeguarding Statement:

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.