Learning Support Assitants Needed

Teaching Personnel; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized educational provider in Gloucester is seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to support young people aged 16–25 with complex needs. The role involves assisting with daily life skills, providing personal care, and fostering engagement in a supportive environment. This temporary position offers ongoing training and the potential for permanence. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a nurturing approach and possess necessary qualifications.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care is required.
• Ability to encourage independence and communication development.
• Need to work effectively as part of a team while also showing initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support students with everyday life skills.
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Facilitate off-site learning opportunities.
• Help students use the sensory room for emotional regulation.
• Celebrate achievements and meet EHCP targets.

Skills

Adaptable

Proactive

Enthusiastic

Experience supporting learners with PMLD

Nurturing approach

Effective communication

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

Job description

About the Role

Are you looking for a fresh start in your career? Tired of long, exhausting shifts and ready to put your skills to work in a more rewarding environment? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of young people, helping them grow in confidence and independence, all within a supportive education setting? If a new challenge for the New Year sounds exciting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

They are seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join a dedicated team at a specialist Resource Base. Here, both staff and students are welcoming, and strong relationships form the foundation of everything they do. The provision supports young people aged 16–25, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and require personalised support to achieve their learning, social, and independence goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with everyday life skills, including meal preparation, shopping, managing money, washing clothes, and bed making
• Provide personal care with dignity, sensitivity, and respect
• Facilitate off‑site learning opportunities such as community visits and local trips
• Help students make the most of our sensory room, supporting emotional regulation, calm, and communication
• Celebrate achievements, encourage engagement, and work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families to meet EHCP targets

Ideal Candidate

• Adaptable, proactive, and enthusiastic
• Experience supporting learners with PMLD and complex needs
• Demonstrate a nurturing and empathetic approach while maintaining high expectations for behaviour
• Encourage independence and communication development
• Work effectively as part of a team while also showing initiative
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
• Experience providing personal care

Benefits and Working Conditions

• A warm, welcoming, and supportive team
• Positive relationships with students who are eager to learn and engage
• Specialist learning spaces, including a fully equipped sensory room
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Temporary position with potential to become permanent

Application Details

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