Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Fylde College; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Lancashire seeks a Learning Support Assistant to support students with special educational needs and disabilities. This role involves creating positive learning environments, setting and tracking goals for students, and assisting in skill development. The position offers flexible hours, extensive benefits, and a commitment to professional growth.

Benefits

Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days

Competitive pension scheme

Extensive professional development opportunities

Agile working opportunities

Free healthy breakfast

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated to supporting students with SEND/LDD needs.
• Ability to create inclusive learning environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with students.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with staff to promote positive learning.
• Set measurable goals for students and track progress.
• Facilitate student engagement in various settings.
• Help students develop core literacy, numeracy, and employability skills.
• Act as a key support point for students.

Job description

Overview

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join the Student Support and Wellbeing (SSWI) department. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting students with SEND/LDD needs, empowering them to achieve independence, make progress, and prepare for the next steps in their academic and personal lives. We have various positions available with a range of hours, providing flexibility to suit different working patterns.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with curriculum and support staff to create a positive, inclusive learning environment and promote essential behaviours for learning and personal growth.
• Set specific, measurable goals with each student, tracking their progress and adjusting support as needed to foster continuous improvement.
• Facilitate student engagement across various settings (e.g., classrooms, workshops, and labs), supporting reasonable adjustments and encouraging autonomy.
• Help students strengthen core skills in areas like literacy, numeracy, ICT, and employability, as well as build social and resilience skills critical to both academic and personal success.
• Act as a key point of support, referring students to appropriate internal and external resources when additional assistance is needed.

Why Join Us?

Becoming part of B&FC means joining a collaborative, supportive community committed to creating positive student outcomes. This role provides a fulfilling opportunity to support students' growth while also building your own professional skills. B&FC is dedicated to employee development, offering ongoing training and support.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Benefits

• Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC investing circa £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
  • Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Occupational Health
  • Free Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
  • Free eye tests
  • Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
  • Free healthy breakfast
  • Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
  • Health and beauty salon
  • Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
  • Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
  • Free car parking
  • Car lease scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks