Learning Support Assistant and First Aider

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

TipTopJob in Bromley partners with a prominent Further Education college to recruit a compassionate Learning Support Assistant and First Aider. You will support learners with SEN, helping them achieve EHCP targets and build independent futures within a supportive college environment.

This term-time role requires First Aid certification and Level 2 English and Maths. You will be on-site, collaborate with teaching staff, and assist with personal care and learner safety.

Qualifications

• First Aid certification required or willing to gain
• Level 2 in English and Maths required
• Safeguarding awareness and commitment to learner support

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored educational, personal development, and accessibility support to learners with SEN
• Act as College First Aider and respond to campus medical needs
• Support learners with personal care, mobility needs, and well-being with dignity and respect
• Assist in delivering outcomes outlined in EHCPs and person-centred support plans
• Help students develop self-advocacy, study skills and confidence to access college services
• Collaborate with teaching staff and external key workers to update support plans and report progression

Skills

First Aid

English Level 2

Maths Level 2

Education

English & Maths Level 2

Job description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant and First Aider

Location: Bromley

Working Pattern: Term Time Only

Salary: GBP27,875 : GBP28,701

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a prominent Further Education college in Bromley to recruit a compassionate, proactive Learning Support Assistant and First Aider. This pivotal role allows you to make a meaningful daily impact, helping young people and adult learners with special educational needs (SEN) overcome barriers to learning, achieve their EHCP targets, and build independent futures.

About The Setting

Situated in Bromley, this vibrant post:16 and adult education college offers an inclusive, supportive environment dedicated to lifelong learning. The college is equipped with specialist learning facilities and modern assistive technologies, fostering a collaborative culture where support staff work flexibly to promote student accessibility, well:being, and personal growth.

Day:to:Day Responsibilities

• Provide tailored educational, personal development, and accessibility support to learners with SEN across diverse curriculum areas.
• Act as an active, designated College First Aider, responding swiftly to campus medical needs and ensuring learner safety.
• Support learners with personal care, mobility needs, and physical well:being with dignity and respect.
• Assist in delivering outcomes outlined in individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and person:centred support plans.
• Help students develop self:advocacy, study skills, and confidence to access all college services and activities.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, support coordinators, and external key workers to update support plans and report progression.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Essential First Aid certification (or immediate willingness to gain certification), alongside Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Characteristics: Empathetic, flexible, and enthusiastic, with an understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to supporting learners with personal care and mobility needs.
• Transport and Commute: Ability to commute reliably to Bromley for a term:time schedule.

Safeguarding and Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to a strict compliance process, including an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service, verification of qualifications, right to work in the UK, and full explanation of all CV employment gaps.