Learning Support Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Worcester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

CPD opportunities

Holiday allowance

Flexible working

Staff discounts

Career progression

Mentorship

Cycle to Work

Free parking

Job summary

Heart of Worcestershire College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Inclusive Learning team at Worcester campus. The role focuses on providing tailored support to learners with SEND, autism, and other needs through one-to-one and group interventions to promote engagement, independence and achievement.

You will collaborate with teaching staff to plan, deliver and evaluate support strategies, assist with assessments and learning plans, and help learners access English and maths

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored learning support to learners with a range of additional needs, including SEND, autism, mental health needs and learning difficulties, through one-to-one and group interventions that promote engagement, independence and achievement.
• Support learner assessment, progress and achievement by assisting with screening, diagnostics, personalised learning plans, target setting and progress monitoring, while contributing to the development of English and maths skills.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external stakeholders to plan, deliver and evaluate effective support strategies, ensuring learners can fully access learning activities, enrichment opportunities and college life.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment by promoting attendance, safeguarding, equality, wellbeing and learner welfare, while maintaining accurate records, providing personal care where required and adhering to college policies and procedures.
• You will assist students in the classroom with understanding the activities set by the tutor. As well as supporting with spelling, punctuation, and mathematics.

Job description

Join us as a Learning Support Assistant at Heart of Worcestershire College. We are looking for someone who’s ambitious, driven, and enthusiastic to join our Inclusive Learning team. This is your chance to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and take on exciting challenges in a vibrant, forward‑thinking environment. Heart of Worcestershire College is recognised for nurturing the brilliance of every student and we are proud to be a college that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Our latest Ofsted report highlights our continued commitment to delivering high-quality education, outstanding support for learners and meaningful partnerships with employers and the wider community. HoW college has also been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 reflecting our commitment to building a positive workplace culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive. You’ll be mainly based at our Worcester campus, but flexibility to travel across sites is essential. Please note: this is a temporary position and is expected to end in July 2027.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

For the full breakdown, check out the Key Roles and Accountabilities in the Job Description. You will support in many aspects, to name a few:

Provide tailored learning support to learners with a range of additional needs, including SEND, autism, mental health needs and learning difficulties, through one-to-one and group interventions that promote engagement, independence and achievement. Support learner assessment, progress and achievement by assisting with screening, diagnostics, personalised learning plans, target setting and progress monitoring, while contributing to the development of English and maths skills. Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external stakeholders to plan, deliver and evaluate effective support strategies, ensuring learners can fully access learning activities, enrichment opportunities and college life. Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment by promoting attendance, safeguarding, equality, wellbeing and learner welfare, while maintaining accurate records, providing personal care where required and adhering to college policies and procedures. You will assist students in the classroom with understanding the activities set by the tutor. As well as supporting with spelling, punctuation, and mathematics.

WHO WE ARE

Heart of Worcestershire College is the county’s largest and most diverse FE provider, offering academic, vocational, and community courses across multiple campuses. In 2026 the college achieved a strong standard or expected standard across all areas from Ofsted. We are also delighted to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. This accolade reflects the culture we have worked hard to build across the College. Our values — diversity, integrity, partnership and trust — power everything we do and shape the experience we give our learners. We’re also on a mission to 90% green by 2030 — and we’d love you to be part of that journey. If you’re ready to innovate, inspire and progress, you’ll feel right at home here. Your growth is our growth.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

A career at HoW offers much more than a monthly pay slip. We invest in our people and make sure they feel supported, valued, and ready to shine.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular CPD and opportunities to gain new qualifications
• Generous holiday allowance
• Agile and flexible working options (role dependent)
• A great benefits package with high‑street and travel discounts
• Clear progression routes
• A mentor to help you settle in and succeed
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (at selected campuses)
• Opportunities to give back through community and charity projects

WE HIRE PEOPLE

We value individuality. Everyone at HoW brings their own story, background, identity and strengths — and together, we’re stronger for it. We’re committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer and expect all colleagues to share our dedication to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

NEED TO KNOW

All successful candidates will need to complete and pay for a DBS check, plus required online verification checks. Please note: HoW College reserves the right to extend the advertising period for this vacancy or close the vacancy early in line with volume of applicants.

Closing date: 11th November 2026

Interview date: TBC