Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Temp to Perm roles

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate are an employment business working in partnership with over 200 colleges across the UK, offering Learning Support Assistant roles for individuals with experience supporting learners or from a care background. No formal teaching qualifications are required, just a genuine enthusiasm for helping students.

Roles are 1:1 and in small groups to support learners with additional needs. Competitive hourly rates, weekly pay, and flexible hours (full-time, part-time, term-time options)

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN children or young adults.
• Experience in education.

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.
• Temp to Perm roles available.
• Usual college benefits and job satisfaction.

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

OR an extensive care background

• 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

Skills & Qualifications

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

Location: Bristol