Learning Support Assistant SEND - College

Brook Street; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only role

Full-time 36 hours

Training and development opportunities

Impact on young people's lives

Supportive team environment

Specialist SEND setting

Working hours 8:45-16:30

Job summary

BS Social Care is recruiting on behalf of a respected education provider to support students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) across specialist SEND provisions in Hayes and Uxbridge.

The role offers 36 hours per week for term-time, with 8:45am–4:30pm schedules, and opportunities for training and development in a supportive SEND setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or supporting young people.
• Good standard of education, including Maths and English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and support learners.
• Willingness to undertake personal care duties.
• Flexible and proactive approach to supporting students.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of safeguarding and equality principles.
• Willingness to complete Manual Handling and Medication Training.
• Ability to work across Hayes and Uxbridge sites if required.
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and additional needs.
• Manual Handling training.
• Medication Administration training.
• Team Teach training.
• Administrative and IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience working within education, SEND, care, or support settings.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to learners with PMLD and complex needs.
• Assisting students to access learning activities and integrate into the classroom environment.
• Encouraging and promoting independence wherever possible.
• Supporting students with personal care, feeding, and daily living activities.
• Administering medication in line with agreed procedures and care plans.
• Supporting learners during practical sessions, workshops, educational visits, and community activities.
• Assisting students with mobility around the campus.
• Providing therapeutic interventions where appropriately trained.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to student reviews and progress reports.
• Supporting students during break and lunchtime periods where required.
• Working collaboratively with tutors, therapists, families, and support teams.
• Identifying and reporting any safeguarding or welfare concerns.

Skills

Experience with or supporting youngpe

Strong communication and interpersonal

Willingness to undertake personal care

Flexible and proactive approach

Teamwork and collaboration

Safeguarding and equality principles

Ability to engage and motivate

Experience in education/SEND/care

Manual Handling training

Medication administration training

Team Teach training

Education

Maths and English qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Learning Support Assistant SEND - College

Learning & Care Support Assistant (SEND)

Hayes & Uxbridge, West London

£24,572 Actual Salary (36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year)

Term Time Only | Full Time

Working Hours: 8:45am - 4:30pm

BS Social Care is pleased to be recruiting on behalf of a respected education provider for

Learning & Care Support Assistants to support students with

Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) across specialist SEND provisions in Hayes and Uxbridge.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for caring, patient, and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping young people develop independence, confidence, and essential life skills while accessing education in a safe and supportive environment.

The Role

As a Learning & Care Support Assistant, you will provide one-to-one and small group support to students with complex learning disabilities and additional needs, helping them participate fully in college life and achieve their individual goals.

You will support both learning and personal care needs, working closely with teaching staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure students receive the highest standard of care and educational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to learners with PMLD and complex needs.
• Assisting students to access learning activities and integrate into the classroom environment.
• Encouraging and promoting independence wherever possible.
• Supporting students with personal care, feeding, and daily living activities.
• Administering medication in line with agreed procedures and care plans.
• Supporting learners during practical sessions, workshops, educational visits, and community activities.
• Assisting students with mobility around the campus.
• Providing therapeutic interventions where appropriately trained.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to student reviews and progress reports.
• Supporting students during break and lunchtime periods where required.
• Working collaboratively with tutors, therapists, families, and support teams.
• Identifying and reporting any safeguarding or welfare concerns.

What We're Looking For

Experience working with or supporting young people

Good standard of education, including Maths and English

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to engage, motivate, and support learners

Willingness to undertake personal care duties

Flexible and proactive approach to supporting students

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Understanding of safeguarding and equality principles

Willingness to complete Manual Handling and Medication Training (if not already qualified)

Ability to work across Hayes and Uxbridge sites if required

Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and additional needs

Manual Handling training

Medication Administration training

Team Teach training

Administrative and IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Experience working within education, SEND, care, or support settings

What's on Offer?

• Term-time only role with school holidays off
• Full-time (36 hours)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Specialist SEND setting with opportunities to develop your skills and career
• Working hours are

8:45am to 4:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.

• Work locations may include

Hayes and/or Uxbridge.

visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Successful applicants will be subject to an

Enhanced DBS Check and all appropriate safeguarding checks.