Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Lincolnshire County Council; South Kesteven; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Discount schemes

Cycle to work

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave

Job summary

InspireU, operating within Lincolnshire County Council, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support learners aged 16–24. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, behaviour management, and helping learners apply new knowledge in practical contexts at the Grantham site.

You will participate in training and development, with a focus on Ready, Respectful and Safe learner ethos and comprehensive record-keeping. Hybrid working and visa sponsorship considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or supporting learners would be advantageous.
• Good organisation and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective communication with learners and adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist learners individually and in small groups to engage with lessons.
• Support learners in managing behaviour and staying focused in class.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment at InspireU Grantham site.
• Help implement learning activities and record progress as required.

Job description

At InspireU, we support young people aged 16 to 24 to achieve their potential, particularly those who may face academic or behavioural barriers to learning. Our learners take part in Maths, English and Preparing for Adulthood programmes designed to build both their skills and confidence. As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you will work alongside learners, providing encouragement and guidance as they develop new knowledge and put their learning into practice in meaningful, everyday situations. Our LSAs work with learners either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups. We work in learning environments designed to be smaller than your average classroom with classes of no more than 14. Day to day you will be assisting learners by helping manage their behaviour and ensuring they are engaged in lessons where each day presents new opportunities, challenges and possibilities. This is a permanent contract working at our InspireU Grantham site.

We're keen to hear from enthusiastic individuals who can use their creative skills to keep young learners engaged and focused. You will need to be pro-active, flexible and understanding of our learners' needs. You will also need to be highly organised and able to maintain accurate records to a high standard. Team working is really important to us and you will need to be an effective communicator, relating well to both young people and adults and contributing to the success of the team. Although previous experience of working with vulnerable learners would be advantageous it is not essential. We are keen to develop our staff and will provide comprehensive and fully funded training including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Training in Systematic Instruction and Information Advice and Guidance Level 2. Our behaviour management approach is evidence based, informed by the work of Paul Dix, alongside our ethos of learners being Ready, Respectful and Safe.

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

About the Team

The team know the importance of keeping each other informed, that's why at the end of each day we have a debrief where we sit down together, write up our records and discuss our day including any challenges we've overcome and share learning. Alongside your fellow LSAs the team consists of tutors, wellbeing coaches, job coaches and employment officers who all have the same vision - for every learner to realise and achieve their potential. One of our LSAs says: 'It's great to have such a supportive team to take advice from.' We have LSAs in several sites around the county and we meet up for social events, which could be a meal out or a dog walking afternoon! The wider team also take part in development days where we can catch up with LSAs from other sites, complete important training and take part in fun team‑building activities.

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work‑life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council. Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position is subject to a criminal record check.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process. Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.