Learning Support Assistant (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; East Midlands; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 24 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a further education provider. You will work with teaching staff to support learners with additional learning needs, delivering one-to-one and small-group support to help them access the curriculum and build confidence.

You will promote engagement, inclusion and positive behaviour across lessons and the wider learning environment, maintain records, and contribute to learner plans while prioritising safeguarding and learner

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners in educational or community settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusive learning and learner progress.
• Patient, adaptable and proactive approach.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS check.

Responsabilités

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to learners with additional learning needs.
• Help learners access the curriculum and develop independent learning skills.
• Work with teaching staff to adapt learning materials and support strategies.
• Promote engagement, inclusion and positive behaviour.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to learner support plans and reviews.
• Prioritise safeguarding and wellbeing of learners at all times.

Connaissances

Experience in education support

Communication skills

Empathy and interpersonal skills

Inclusive learning mindset

DBS clearance willingness

Formation

Relevant qualification in education or youth work

Outils

Assistive technology

Description du poste

Recruitment for education and the public sector

SEN & Support Competitive Contract / Temp entry Level 8 October 2026

Are you someone who enjoys helping learners overcome barriers and get the most from their education?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider as a Learning Support Assistant, working alongside teaching staff to support learners with a range of additional learning needs. You'll provide one-to-one and small-group support, helping learners access the curriculum, build confidence and develop their independence.

You'll work both in lessons and around the wider learning environment, encouraging engagement and positive behaviour, and helping learners manage their routines day to day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored one-to-one and small-group support to learners with additional learning needs.
• Helping learners access the curriculum and develop independent learning skills.
• Working with teaching staff to put support strategies in place and adapt learning materials.
• Promoting engagement, inclusion and positive behaviour.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to learner support plans and reviews.
• Prioritising the safeguarding and wellbeing of learners at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting young people or adults in an educational, care or community setting
• Strong communication, empathy and interpersonal skills
• A genuine commitment to inclusive learning and learner progress
• A patient, adaptable and proactive approach
• An enhanced DBS, or a willingness to obtain one

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working with learners with SEND or SEMH needs
• Knowledge of EHCPs, learning support strategies and assistive technology
• A relevant qualification in education, support work or youth work

Skills & Qualifications

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• Location: the East Midlands
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