Learning Support Assistant-ASAP Start

Education Matters Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Matters Group is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support learners with SEND at a Further Education college in Epping.

You will work with a Supported Learning Team to provide tailored support to learners with a range of SEND needs, helping them access curriculum and achieve targets while promoting independence and positive behaviour.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education, particularly in English and Maths.
• Qualifications in Learning Support, Teaching, SEND, Education, Health & Social Care or similar encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to learners in classroom and workshop environments.
• Support learners with SEND, EHCPs, learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Help learners access curriculum and progress towards targets.
• Promote independence, confidence, behaviour and engagement.
• Assist with reading, scribing, IT and adapted learning materials where required.
• Assist with exam access arrangements, including reading and scribing.
• Support personal care and hygiene where required (toileting, dressing, washing, eating).
• Support mobility needs and use hoists and assistive equipment.
• Follow moving and handling procedures.
• Support learners on college activities, trips and off-site activities.
• Monitor progress, attendance and engagement; contribute to support plans and reviews.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEND teams and college staff; maintain records and feedback.

Skills

1:1 and small-group support

SEN / SEND experience

Patience and compassion

Education

English & Maths proficiency

Learning Support / SEND qualifications

Tools

Hoists and assistive equipment

Job description

Learning Support Assistant SEND

Location: Epping

Sector: Further Education

Role: LSA

Type: Full-time

Start: ASAP / September 2026

Currently recruiting for an experienced LSA to join a Further Education college in Epping Forrest, supporting learners with additional learning needs, disabilities and other barriers to learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN TA, LSA, Learning Support Assistant or SEND Support Worker who is passionate about helping young people develop their confidence, independence and ability to succeed within an educational environment.

The Role

As a Supported Learning Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the wider Supported Learning Team to provide tailored support to learners with a range of SEND and additional needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to learners in classroom and workshop environments.
• Supporting learners with SEND, EHCPs, learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Helping learners access their curriculum and make progress towards their academic and personal targets.
• Promoting independence, confidence, positive behaviour and engagement.
• Supporting learners with reading, scribing, IT and adapted learning materials where required.
• Assisting with exam access arrangements, including reading and scribing.
• Supporting learners with personal care and hygiene where required, including toileting, dressing, washing and eating.
• Supporting learners with mobility needs and using hoists and other assistive equipment where required.
• Following appropriate moving and handling procedures.
• Supporting learners on college activities, trips and off-site activities where required.
• Monitoring learner progress, attendance and engagement and contributing to support plans and reviews.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, Senior Support Workers, SEND teams and other college staff.
• Maintaining accurate records and providing feedback on learner progress and support needs.
• Following safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and equality policies at all times.

About You

• Experienced working with young people or adults with SEND/additional needs.
• Ideally experienced within an educational, college, school, specialist provision or support-work environment.
• Confident providing both 1:1 and small-group support.
• Patient, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with learners.
• Able to encourage independence while providing appropriate levels of support.
• Comfortable supporting learners with challenging behaviour or complex needs.
• Ideally experienced in personal/intimate care, mobility support and/or moving and handling.
• Ideally familiar with hoists or other assistive equipment, although training may be available.
• Organised, reliable and confident communicating with teaching and support teams.
• Committed to safeguarding and creating a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications & Training

A good standard of education, particularly in English and Maths, is required.

Candidates with relevant qualifications in Learning Support, Teaching, SEND, Education, Health & Social Care or similar are encouraged to apply.

Experience or training in First Aid, personal care, moving and handling or medication support would be advantageous. Training may be provided for the right candidate.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Further Education environment where you will play a key role in helping learners with additional needs achieve their educational, personal and independence goals.