Learning Support Assistant with Intimate Care Responsibilities

Solihull College & University Centre; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Solihull College & University Centre invites applications for an hourly paid Learning Support Assistant with intimate care responsibilities at Blossomfield Campus. You will support students with additional needs to access education and daily activities.

The role requires up-to-date personal care/moving and handling training, GCSE English and Maths, and administration duties; you will work within the Additional Needs Team to maintain paperwork and assist learners during lessons.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with additional needs in further education settings.
• Experience in administration tasks and maintaining Additional Support paperwork.
• Up-to-date training relating to intimate/personal care and moving and handling of people.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in providing intimate/personal care for students.
• Support students to access washrooms and canteen.
• Support with theory and practical lesson activities.
• Maintain Additional Needs paperwork as part of the team.

Skills

Admin support experience

Personal care

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Learning Support qualification (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an hourly paid Learning Support Assistant with intimate care responsibilities to our Learning Support Assistant Team at our Blossomfield Campus. The purpose of this role is to support students with additional needs in the College to enable them to gain the maximum benefit from their time with us educationally.

This role will primarily involve taking the lead role in providing intimate/personal care for our students – this will include supporting students to access the washrooms, canteen and supporting with catheterisation. The role will require up-to-date training relating to personal care and moving and handling of people.

Having worked in a supportive capacity with young people within a post 16 Further Education environment and possessing a sound understanding of the issues surrounding inclusive learning and equal opportunities, you will also support students during theoretical and practical work during lessons.

Experience of providing administration support is essential as you will be required to maintain Additional Support paperwork within the Additional Needs Team.

You will be educated to GCSE Level English / maths or equivalent and ideally possess, or be prepared to work towards, a Learning Support qualification.

The College is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community and welcomes applications from individuals across all sectors. We aim to reflect the diversity of our student population in our staff profile, ensuring that we provide the best possible experience and environment for our learners. Our goal is to continue to develop a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive workplace where all staff can thrive.

Solihull College & University Centre is committed to ensuring a safe environment for all students and expects all staff to engage fully with this commitment.

Closing date: Wednesday 7 October 2026