Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail and Slate Ltd; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment company is seeking passionate Learning Support Assistants for term-time positions across their sites. These roles offer the chance to support students with various needs, providing a fulfilling opportunity and ongoing training within a supportive team.

Benefits

Access to on-site facilities

Discounts and wellbeing support

Recruitment open days with on-the-spot interviews

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners in an educational setting.
• Background in support, care, coaching, or mentoring.
• Understanding of SEN, learning disabilities, or mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students.
• Support students with their learning, wellbeing, and independence.
• Opportunity to apply for a permanent role at the end of the contract.

Skills

Empathy

Support

Coaching

Mentoring

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Minimum Level 2 in English and Maths

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18.06.2025

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02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Learning Support Assistants - Term-Time Only (Sandwell & Cadbury College Sites)
Full-Time and Part-Time Hours Available
Fixed-Term Contract (Academic Year 2024/25)
Salary: £23,447 FTE (Pro Rata)

We're working in partnership with a leading West Midlands Further Education College to recruit Learning Support Assistants for their Sandwell (West Bromwich) and Cadbury campuses. These term-time only positions are fixed-term until the end of the academic year (June 2025), with the opportunity to apply for a permanent role afterwards.

The Role:

Full-time and part-time hours available

Fixed-term contract for the full academic year

Opportunity to apply for a permanent role at the end of the contract

Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with a range of needs

Support students with their learning, wellbeing, and independence

Ongoing training and support provided

What We're Looking For:

Passionate, empathetic individuals committed to helping students thrive

Experience supporting learners in an educational setting

Personal care experience is a bonus, but not essential

Background in support, care, coaching, or mentoring

Understanding of SEN, learning disabilities, or mental health needs

Flexible and adaptable approach

Minimum Level 2 in English and Maths

Why Apply?

Opportunity to secure a permanent role

Term-time only - great for work-life balance

Join a welcoming and supportive team making a real impact

Access to on-site facilities, discounts, and wellbeing support

Attend one of our recruitment open days with on-the-spot interviews

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference every day, we'd love to meet you.

Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.