Learning Support Assistant - Post-16 College

Axcis Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Free SEND training and CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support students with SEND at a post-16 college in SE27, Lambeth. The role involves 1:1 and small group support during vocational courses, life skills sessions, and community-based learning, with a focus on communication, independence and positive behavior.

The position is full-time, term-time only, with a November start and temp-to-perm potential. Salary is paid weekly under PAYE, with opportunities for ongoing SEND training and

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, support work, youth work, healthcare, or SEND settings.
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence supporting young people with additional needs.
• A genuine passion for helping students achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEND
• Support learners during vocational courses, classroom activities, and life skills sessions
• Encourage communication, social interaction, independence, and positive behaviour
• Assist students in working towards EHCP targets and personal outcomes
• Support community-based learning and employability programmes
• Provide personal care where required

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

SEND experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience & adaptability

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - post-16 college SE27, Lambeth

From £92.63 per day (PAYE) | Full-time | Term time only | Temp to perm | November start | Post-16 college SE27, Lambeth

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEND
• Support learners during vocational courses, classroom activities, and life skills sessions
• Encourage communication, social interaction, independence, and positive behaviour
• Assist students in working towards EHCP targets and personal outcomes
• Support community-based learning and employability programmes
• Provide personal care where required

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience in education, care, support work, youth work, healthcare, or SEND settings
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting young people with additional needs
• A genuine passion for helping students achieve their potential

Benefits

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Free SEND training and CPD
• Dedicated consultant support
• Temp-to-perm opportunities
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

This role would suit learning support assistants, teaching assistants, support workers, care assistants, healthcare assistants, youth workers, psychology graduates, autism support workers, and SEND practitioners.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.