Learning Support Assistant: Shape Lives & Break Barriers

Together Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Training & development

Blue Light card eligibility

Relocation/accessible travel benefits

Job summary

Bridge College, part of Together Trust, seeks a Learning Support Assistant to help students with learning needs on a 34.5-hour week across 39 weeks, based in Manchester. The role covers 1-1 and group support, plus duties across therapy and leisure facilities and residential courses.

Starting salary is pro-rated; full-time equivalent around £26,230. We value equity, wellbeing and ongoing development with extensive CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with learning difficulties.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with young adults with additional needs.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks (DBS) and related training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to students by removing barriers to learning and assisting transitions.
• Contribute to planning, recording and evidencing progression.
• Support timetable activities, including swimming, hydrotherapy, and residential sessions.
• Maintain records using Data Bridge and college information systems.
• Assist with planning and review processes.
• Liaise with families and carers while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Student support

Team collaboration

Behaviour management

Driving license

Tools

Data Bridge

Job description

Bridge College, part of Together Trust, seeks a Learning Support Assistant to help students with learning needs on a 34.5-hour week across 39 weeks, based in Manchester. The role covers 1-1 and group support, plus duties across therapy and leisure facilities and residential courses.

Starting salary is pro-rated; full-time equivalent around £26,230. We value equity, wellbeing and ongoing development with extensive CPD opportunities.