Learning Support Assistant (Bank)

Step into Learning; Launceston; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Launceston is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to empower learners with additional needs. You will provide one-to-one or small group support, fostering positive relationships and ensuring quality education. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent, along with experience in an educational setting. Training and ongoing development opportunities will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Ongoing development opportunities

Holiday scheme

Qualifications

• 6–12 months experience supporting young people with learning needs in an educational setting.
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with learners and colleagues.
• Adaptability and initiative to respond to learner needs.

Responsibilities

• Support learners under tutor direction.
• Create environments for individuals with additional learning needs.
• Support learners' education, behaviour, and social development.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Communication

Active Listening

IT Skills

Education

Maths and English at Level 2

Recognised learning support qualification

Tools

Word

Email

Online learning platforms

Job description

Who we are? To empower and support individuals of all backgrounds in achieving their personal and professional goals through tailored, inclusive, and accessible learning experiences, expanding community growth and well‑being.

Tasks

The postholder will support learners, under tutor direction, to create environments where individuals with additional learning needs can achieve beyond their potential.

Bank Learning Support Assistants play a vital role in ensuring continuity and quality of provision when extra capacity is needed. You may work one‑to‑one or with small groups, supporting learners’ education, behaviour, and social development, particularly those with specific learning difficulties, disabilities, or health issues.

Being a Learning Support Assistant requires empathy, flexibility, and a commitment to nurturing and inclusive education. Training and occasional meetings may be required outside of your scheduled working hours.

Requirements

Key qualification, skills and experience

• Maths and English at Level 2 (GCSE grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• A recognised learning support qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Experience supporting young people with learning needs in an educational setting (6–12 months minimum desirable).
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with learners and colleagues.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow tutor direction.
• Adaptability and initiative to respond to learner needs.
• Basic IT skills (Word, email, online learning platforms).

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package, a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

Closing date of application 29/10/2025. Teams interviews will take place week commencing 03/11/2025 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.