Learning Support Assistant SEN

Eteach; Redditch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart of Worcestershire College is seeking dedicated individuals for fixed-term Learning Support Assistant positions at their Redditch and Worcester campuses. Ideal candidates will be compassionate and committed to helping students with special educational needs, contributing to an inclusive learning environment. This role offers the chance for personal growth and skills development as part of a collaborative and supportive educational community.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 access)

Regular Continuing Professional Development

Generous holiday allowance

Agile and Flexible working

Employee discounts & benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking (Certain campuses only)

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Maths and English required or a willingness to obtain.
• Experience in supporting students with special educational needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with understanding classroom activities.
• Provide high-quality learning support through one-to-one and group interventions.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 qualification in Maths

Level 2 qualification in English

Job description

We currently have two fixed-term opportunities available!

These roles are contracted until 25 June 2026. One position is based at our Redditch Campus, and the other at our Worcester Campus.

When submitting your application, please clearly specify which campus you are applying for.

To become a 121 Learning Support Assistant in our SEN department, we need someone who is compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting students with special educational needs—someone who can build positive relationships, adapt to individual learning styles, and contribute to an inclusive and nurturing learning environment. These roles are for 121 support with our learners.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.

We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.

Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

To find a more detailed list of your day-to-day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description. In summary, as someone who has a Level 2 (at least) qualification in both Maths and English, or a willingness to gain you will support in many aspects. To name a few:

You will assist students in the classroom with understanding the activities set by the tutor. As well as supporting with spelling, punctuation, and mathematics.

To provide (through one to one and/or group work interventions) high quality learning support that enables learners to engage and achieve identified goals to aid their progression.

ABOUT US.

Heart of Worcestershire College, the county's largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green!

Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We're looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

• A career with us entails much more than a pay check, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
• Regular Continuing Professional Development
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
• Generous holiday allowance
• Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
• Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
• Fantastic progression opportunities
• A mentor to support you in your new role
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

WE HIRE PEOPLE.

Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW.

The College 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 want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity.

For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.

BIT MORE INFO.

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.

Closing date for this post is: 4 July 2025

If you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, it is worth noting there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, this will include the role profile.