Learning Support Assistant & First Aider

Randstad Education; Croydon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Education is partnering with a prominent Further Education college in Bromley to recruit a compassionate Learning Support Assistant & First Aider. You will provide tailored educational and personal development support to learners with SEN and act as College First Aider for safety and wellbeing.

The role requires First Aid certification, Level 2 in English and Maths, empathy, safeguarding awareness, and a commitment to supporting learners with personal care and mobility needs on a

Qualifications

• Tailored educational and personal development support for SEN learners.
• Active designated College First Aider for campus safety.
• Support with personal care, mobility, and dignity.
• Assist in EHCPs and person-centred support plans.
• Help students develop self-advocacy, study skills and confidence.

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 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.

Skills

Empathy

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

First Aid certification

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant & First Aider

Location: Bromley

Working Pattern: Term Time Only

Salary: £27,875 - £28,701

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a prominent Further Education college in Bromley to recruit a compassionate, proactive Learning Support Assistant & 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 & Commute: Ability to commute reliably to Bromley for a term-time schedule.

Safeguarding & 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.