Learning Support Assistant with Medical Training (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant with Medical Training to join a further education provider in the West Midlands. You will support learners in classrooms, drawing on medical training to meet additional needs and provide a reassuring presence throughout the day.

Responsibilities include one-to-one and small-group support, personal care where required, and assisting tutors with sessions and materials. A patient, proactive approach to diverse needs is essential.

Qualifications

• Medical training relevant to supporting learners with medical needs.
• Experience supporting learners in education, care, or community settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, adaptable and proactive approach to diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to learners with additional needs.
• Support medical and personal care needs as per individual plans.
• Assist tutors with session delivery and learning material preparation.
• Help learners access the curriculum and develop independent learning skills.
• Monitor learner progress and feed back to tutors.
• Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Medical training

Learning support

Communication

Interpersonal skills

One-to-one support

Small group support

Personal care

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Learning Support Assistant with Medical Training (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191901

SEN & Support Competitive Contract / Temp entry Level 14 October 2026

Learning Support Assistant with Medical Training

Temporary | Contract

Location: the West Midlands

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant with Medical Training to join a further education provider in the West Midlands. You'll work alongside tutors and curriculum teams to support learners in the classroom, helping them to access their studies and build confidence in their learning.

Alongside that classroom support, you'll draw on your medical training to meet the additional needs of learners who require it, providing a consistent and reassuring presence throughout the working day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to learners with additional learning needs.
• Supporting the medical and personal care needs of learners in line with their individual support plans.
• Assisting tutors with the delivery of sessions and the preparation of learning materials.
• Helping learners to access the curriculum and develop independent learning skills.
• Monitoring learner progress and feeding back to tutors as needed.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive learning environment for all learners.

What We're Looking For

• Medical training relevant to supporting learners with medical needs
• Experience supporting young people or adults in an education, care or community setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, adaptable and proactive approach to supporting diverse needs

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working with learners with SEND or additional learning barriers
• Knowledge of EHCPs and learning support strategies

Skills & Qualifications

Medical training Learning support SEND support Personal care One-to-one support Small group support Communication Interpersonal skills