Learning Support Assistant

Activate-Learning-1; Worplesdon; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 19.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual leave pro-rated

Free eye tests

Wellbeing Toolkit

Blue Light Card

LinkedIn Learning access

Professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Activate Learning’s Merrist Wood College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support learners aged 16-19 with SEND across GCSEs, LifeSkills and A-Levels. You will provide in-class and 1:1 support to help students overcome barriers and reach their potential.

The role involves supporting learners with autism, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and social, emotional and mental health needs. A fixed-term contract runs until July 2027 with potential extension.

Competenze

• Experience with SEND (desirable but not essential).
• Minimum GCSE English and Maths grade C/level 4 or above.
• Patient, empathetic and positive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students.
• Flexible, proactive and able to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.

Mansioni

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEND (entry level to GCSE and Level 3).
• Assist students to access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals.
• Support development of independence, life skills and employability.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Adapt resources and approaches to meet individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with tutors and support services.
• Support students with personal care and medication as part of the role.
• Attend and complete relevant training, including personal care, medication and manual handling.

Conoscenze

SEND experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Flexible

Formazione

GCSE English and Maths

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Learning Support Assistant

Reference: NOV20263908

Expiry date: 23:59, Fri, 4th Dec 2026

Location: Worplesdon

Benefits: Term time only, LGPS pension scheme, and access to other great benefits

Activate Learning is looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team at Merrist Wood College, supporting students with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

Role: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Merrist Wood college
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (until July 2027) with the potential to be extended or made permanent.
Salary: £13.15 - £14.02 per hour
Working pattern: Full time or part-time hours available

What you'll be doing :

Our Learning Support Assistants support young people aged 16-19 enrolled in a wide range of academic and vocational programmes, including GCSEs, LifeSkills and A-Levels. LSA’s provide both in-class and one-to-one support, helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential in both practical and academic environments. This will include supporting learners with autism, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEND (This could range from entry level to GCSE’s and Level 3 courses)
• Assist students to access the curriculum and achieve their individual learning goals
• Support the development of independence, life skills, and employability skills
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Adapt resources and approaches to meet individual needs
• Work collaboratively with tutors and support services
• Support students with personal care and medication requirements where needed as part of the Learning Support Assistant role
• Attend and complete relevant training, including personal care, medication, and manual handling training

Our college is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for young people and adults with a range of additional needs. As part of our dedicated support team, you will play a key role in helping students achieve independence, confidence, and success in their education and future pathways.

You'll have:

• Experience working with young people or adults with SEND (desirable but not essential)
• Minimum GCSE English and Maths grade C/level 4 or above.
• A patient, empathetic, and positive approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work as part of a team
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and want to join a supportive, learner-centred team, this is an excellent opportunity to begin or further your career in education. You’ll work within a vibrant college environment where your contribution plays an important role in supporting student success and wellbeing.

What you'll have access to as a LSA:

• A supportive and inclusive college community
• Ongoing training and professional development in SEND and specialist support
• Development opportunities within the role can include access to relevant training and apprenticeship pathways, including Level 3 Teaching Assistant programmes.
• Opportunities to develop your career within further education
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to students’ futures

What We Offer

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to develop throughout your career with us. As part of the Activate Learning team, you’ll have access to:

• Annual leave entitlement is pro-rated according to working hours.
• Free eye tests
• Dedicated Wellbeing Toolkit; Your wellbeing. Your way. Support when you need it.
• Blue Light Card; access to a range of discounts and offers
• Access to LinkedIn Learning; develop new skills and explore learning at your own pace
• Learning and development opportunities; access to a range of professional development, training and career development opportunities to help you grow and progress

Activate Learning is a forward-thinking education group committed to transforming lives through learning.

We provide a wide range of education and training, including Further Education, Higher Education, adult education and apprenticeships, supporting learners at different stages of their education and careers.

At the heart of everything we do is our award-winning Learning Philosophy, which shapes how we teach, support our learners and work together as colleagues. Our approach is built around three simple principles: Feel Safe, Find Purpose and Make Progress.

We recognise that everyone has a different starting point, experience and ambition. We work with our learners as individuals, helping them build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to progress.

As a colleague, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive organisation where learning, development and making a positive difference are central to what we do.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet or exceed the minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team.

Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check due to exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Agencies working with our Talent Team must be part of our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).