Learning Support Assistant (GCSE & Post 16)

Protocol Education Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable education agency is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide in-class support for students studying GCSE and post-16 courses. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational settings and be passionate about inclusive education. This is a temporary role with the potential for permanency, offering ongoing support and competitive pay rates. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and a valid enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Temp-to-perm pathway

Ongoing support from an education consultant

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational or support setting is required.
• Desirable experience supporting learners with SEN or learning difficulties.
• Confidence in supporting at GCSE level and above.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support to students at GCSE level and above.
• Help students with organization and access to learning materials.
• Liaise with teaching staff to monitor student progress.

Skills

Experience supporting young people or adults

Patience and empathy

Ability to adapt to different subjects

Understanding of safeguarding

Job description

We are working in partnership with a well-regarded further education college seeking a dedicated and adaptable Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students studying GCSE and post-16 courses across a range of departments.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about inclusive education and student development, with the potential to move into a permanent role following a successful temporary period.

The Role:

• Providing in-class support to students at GCSE level and above
• Working across different departments (e.g. English, Maths, Science, vocational subjects)
• Supporting learners with additional needs, including SEN, EHCPs, or learning difficulties
• Assisting students with organisation, focus, and access to learning materials
• Promoting independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
• Liaising with teaching staff and support teams to monitor progress

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience supporting young people or adults in an educational or support setting
• A patient, empathetic and professional approach
• Confidence supporting learners at GCSE level and above
• The ability to adapt to different subjects and learning environments
• An understanding of safeguarding within a further education setting
• SEN experience is desirable but not essential

What We Offer:

• A clear temp-to-perm pathway
• Regular, consistent work in a college environment
• Opportunities to gain experience across multiple departments
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Competitive pay rates and weekly pay through the agency

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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