Learning Support Assistant (Multi-site, Term-time only)

Loughborough College Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive pension scheme

On-site parking

Healthcare scheme

Subsidised nursery fees

Additional annual leave

Maternity/Paternity pay

CPD and inclusive resources

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Loughborough College Group is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to assist students with identified learning difficulties across multiple campuses (Loughborough, Stephenson, Brooksby and Ignite). The role involves in-class and online support, notetaking and mobility assistance, with a focus on fostering independence and academic progression.

The post is term-time only (33 weeks) and requires a Level 2 qualification with GCSE Maths and English.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Must possess at least GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4+).
• Level 2 qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support and online support to students.
• Notetaking, assist with personal care and mobility support.
• Support development of individual learning programmes with Co-ordinators and tutors.
• Report issues to Support Coordinators to ensure appropriate support.

Skills

Experience with young people

Safeguarding knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible and proactive

Willing to travel across campuses

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4+)

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (Multi-site, Term-time only)

Salary: £15,409.71 Per Annum (Based on FTE £25,603)

Type: Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: Thursday, 27th August 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based across our campuses (Loughborough, Stephenson, Brooksby and Ignite (Melton))

The Learning Support team are seeking to recruit Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), to join them in providing a range of high-quality support to students with identified learning difficulties and/or disabilities anytime across the working week, Monday – Friday 08:45 – 16:30.

You will support students across a range of courses from Entry level to Level 3 / A Level who have learning difficulties and disabilities. These include Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD, Hearing Impairments, Visual Impairments and Physical Impairments. The successful candidates will provide in-class support and online support to individuals and groups of students, which includes notetaking, assisting with personal care and mobility support.

Responsibilities of this role include;

• To support students in a sensitive, professional, discrete and confidential manner
• To encourage personal and academic independence, self-empowerment and self-help skills wherever possible
• To contribute to the development of individual learning programmes in liaison with Support Coordinators and course tutors
• To ensure that students are receiving the appropriate level of support and report any issues to the Support Co-ordinators

What we are looking for;

• Experience of working with young people
• Have a sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• You must possess at least a Level 2 qualification, GCSE grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• You will have a flexible and can-do approach; be committed to teamwork
• Have a positive approach towards all students.
• Excellent communication skills that enable you to work effectively with a range of students and staff
• Willing to travel across campuses as and when it is required

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to undertake further training where identified.

This role is a term time only role working 33 weeks throughout the year and follows Further Education term times which you can find here Term Dates.

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campuses offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and w e actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• A competitive pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsided nursery fees
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of fam ily friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

EU citizens arriving into the UK after the 1st January 2021 will need apply for a Tier 2 visa to gain right to work in the UK.

To be eligible to apply for a Tier 2 visa, the role advertised will need to have an educational standard of at least A levels and the salary for the role has to be a minimum of £25,600 unless in a shortage area i.e. STEM or if you have a PhD relating to the role.

There is a points system guide with further detail here . Unfortunately due to these restrictions if you do not meet the requirements, we will be unable to process your application.

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