Learning Support Assistant - Wirral

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for Wirral Met College in the Skills for Life department. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with additional needs and help them access learning and college life.

We are seeking patient, compassionate team players with excellent communication skills who can follow individual plans, support personal care when needed and work closely with teachers and other professionals to promote independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people or adults with additional needs or complex needs.
• Experience in education, care, SEN or support setting is desirable.
• Ability to provide personal care and support daily living needs.
• Patient, compassionate and positive approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.
• Experience in FE, SEN school, specialist college, care or support environment would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students within the Skills for Life department.
• Support students with learning difficulties, disabilities and complex needs.
• Assist students to access learning, activities and wider college environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Provide support with communication, social interaction and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

1:1 support & small-group

communication skills

interpersonal skills

SEN/complex needs experience

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Wirral Met College
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Sector: Further Education
Start Date: September 2026
Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting young people with additional and complex needs?
We are currently recruiting for a Full-Time Learning Support Assistant to join the Skills for Life department of a Further Education college in the Wirral. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting students to develop their independence, confidence and life skills within a college environment.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students within the Skills for Life department.
• Support students with a range of learning difficulties, disabilities and complex needs.
• Assist students to access their learning, activities and the wider college environment.
• Encourage students to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Provide support with communication, social interaction and emotional wellbeing where required.
• Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to ensure students receive appropriate support.
• Support students during practical activities, trips and wider college activities.
• Provide personal care support where required, including assistance with personal hygiene, toileting, dressing and other aspects of daily living.
• Follow individual support plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Promote dignity, choice, independence and respect at all times.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

About You

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Previous experience working with young people or adults with additional needs, disabilities or complex needs.
• Experience within an education, care, SEN or support setting is desirable.
• Confidence providing personal care and supporting students with their daily living needs.
• A patient, compassionate and positive approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
• The resilience and flexibility required to support students with a range of needs.

Experience of working within a Further Education, SEN school, specialist college, care or support environment would be highly advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Full-time hours within a supportive Skills for Life college environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience working with students with complex additional needs.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to students' lives.
• Excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build a career within education, SEN or support work.

If you are a Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker or Education Support Worker with experience supporting individuals with additional or complex needs, we would love to hear from you.