Learning Support Assistant - Male

Queen Alexandra College; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Alexandra College in Harborne, Birmingham, seeks a Learning Support Assistant (Male) to provide high-quality learning, pastoral and personal care support to students with SEND. The role covers classroom support and assistance with daily living, including personal care where required.

The post is full-time (32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year) with full training and ongoing support provided. You will report to LSA Managers and work within the Learning Support department.

Qualifications

• This role requires a male LSA due to our current student cohort and personal/intimate care needs.
• Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Recognising & Recording progress of students against their targets.
• Understand Curriculum area and methods to evidence progress (photos, videos, witness statements).
• Participate in team meetings.
• Adaptable approach to different learning styles of our students.
• Understand disability theory and its practical implementation to engage students in learning.
• Adapt communication to develop a positive learning environment.
• Liaise with specialists (IT/SLT/Physio) and implement strategies.
• Support communication development (PECs/Makaton/BSL).
• Support Tutors to ensure classroom environment accommodates sensory or support needs.
• Assist Tutors in creating and preparing differentiated resources.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Male

Application Deadline: 19 October 2026

Department: Learning Support

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Harborne, Birmingham, UK

Reporting To: LSA Managers

Compensation: £18,973.16 - £21,056.83 / year

Description

Salary : £18,973.16 - £21,056.83

Hours : 32.5 Hours Per Week

Weeks: 39 Working Weeks Per Year

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality learning, pastoral and personal care support to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role involves supporting learners both in the classroom and with aspects of daily living, including personal care where required, ensuring students can access education safely, comfortably and with dignity.

The Charity is looking for Male LSAs due to our current student cohort and the role requiring a high level of personal and intimate care that can affect an individual’s privacy and decency.

Please note: This role includes supporting students with personal care needs, which may involve assisting with toileting, changing continence products, personal hygiene and mobility support. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

To learn more about the area of the Charity you would be working in please watch this short video - Queen Alexandra College

Key Responsibilities & Safeguarding

Learning

• Recognising & Recording progress of students against their targets
• Understand Curriculum area and broad course objectives including the techniques utilised to evidence progress (such as photographs, videos, and witness statements).
• Participate in team meetings
• Adaptable approach to different learning styles of our students
• Understand disability theory & practical implementation of this to engage students in learning
• Adapt styles of communication to develop a positive and constructive learning environment
• Liaise and implement strategies from specialists (IT/SLT/ Physio)
• Support communication through the development of your own skills in communication methods (PECs/Makaton/BSL)
• Support Tutors to ensure the classroom environment is suitable for students sensory or support needs
• Support Tutor in the creation and preparation of differentiated resources.

Personal Tutoring

• Undertake tutorials with your assigned students on a regularly directed basis.
• Agree with your assigned students, a range of targets and review these regularly.
• Attend and participate in the annual and transitions reviews for your students

Social & Emotional Support

• Recognise the social and emotional needs of our students and adapt your support in line with the agreed strategies to support positive improvements
• Contribute to the development and