Learning Support Assistant - Empowering Students with SEND

The Blackpool Sixth Form College; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme for contracts

Free gym

Free car parking

Subsidised Costa Coffee on site

Wellbeing and counselling services

Long service awards

TOIL pro-rata

Family friendly policies

Job summary

The Blackpool Sixth Form College is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support and Inclusion team. You will support students with SEND, complex medical needs, or additional learning requirements to help them access college life and achieve independence.

Starting salary £21,627 per annum for full time, term time only. This fixed term role for the 26/27 academic year offers a supportive environment and opportunities to develop practice while making a real

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEND, complex medical needs, or additional learning requirements.

Responsibilities

• providing in-class and out-of-class support to an identified cohort of students with SEND and complex medical needs.
• helping students develop independent learning skills, positive behaviours, and self-esteem.
• assisting students with specific physical, personal care, or medical needs following appropriate training and risk assessments.
• monitoring student progress and liaising with teaching, pastoral staff, and parents/carers to support academic success.
• maintaining accurate digital support records and adapting class materials using college systems.
• providing examination invigilation and access arrangement support.
• accompanying students on college-organised trips and work experience placements.
• participating in first aid duty team responsibilities and safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Job description

The Blackpool Sixth Form College is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support and Inclusion team. You will support students with SEND, complex medical needs, or additional learning requirements to help them access college life and achieve independence.

Starting salary £21,627 per annum for full time, term time only. This fixed term role for the 26/27 academic year offers a supportive environment and opportunities to develop practice while making a real