Learning Support Assistant (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is seeking a Learning Support Assistant at a further education provider in the West Midlands. You will support learners with additional needs, helping them access the curriculum and build independent learning skills.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, collaborate with teaching staff to implement support strategies and promote inclusive learning and positive behaviour throughout the classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners in education, care or community settings.
• Strong communication, empathy and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusive learning and learner progress.
• Patient, adaptable and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to learners with additional learning needs.
• Help learners access the curriculum and build confidence and independent learning skills.
• Work with teaching staff to implement support strategies and adapt learning materials.
• Encourage engagement, inclusion and positive behaviour in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to learner support plans and reviews.

Skills

Experience in education or care

Strong communication

Empathy

Inclusion focus

Education

Relevant educational/support qualification

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

SEN & Support Not specified Contract / Temp entry Level 1 October 2026

Are you someone who enjoys helping learners overcome barriers and build the confidence to succeed?

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll work alongside teaching staff at a further education provider in the West Midlands, giving learners with additional needs the practical and personal support they need to access their course and progress.

You'll support learners individually and in small groups, adapting your approach to suit each person and helping them develop the independence to learn for themselves.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to learners with additional learning needs.
• Helping learners access the curriculum and build confidence and independent learning skills.
• Working with teaching staff to put support strategies in place and adapt learning materials.
• Encouraging engagement, inclusion and positive behaviour in the classroom.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to learner support plans and reviews.

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

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working with learners with SEND or SEMH needs
• Knowledge of EHCPs and learning support strategies
• A relevant qualification in education, support work or youth work, or a willingness to work towards one

If you're ready to help learners achieve more than they thought they could, we'd love to hear from you.