Learning Support Officer - Term Time Only + 4 Weeks (Part time and Full time available)

Hopwood Hall College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopwood Hall College in Middleton is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to act as the bridge between curriculum areas and the Learning Support Team. You will help learners with a range of additional and learning needs, supporting in-class and out-of-class activities.

You will contribute to resource development, assist with literacy and numeracy, and help ensure appropriate assessments and accommodations are in place, collaborating with external agencies where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with learners with learning difficulties and / or disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to work towards a Learning Support qualification if not held.

Responsibilities

• Be the key contact between Learning Support Team and Curriculum Areas.
• Provide learning support in class, small groups, and 1:1 for learners with identified needs.
• Develop resources to support literacy and numeracy and adapt strategies as required.
• Support Healthcare Plans, Exam Access Arrangements and access to specialist equipment.
• Collaborate with Learning Support Manager/Coordinators to review and plan support.

Skills

Experience with learners with LDD

Interpersonal communication

Supportive approach

Education

GCSE English and Maths (A*-C)

Level 2/3 Learning Support qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Promonitor

Job description

Application Deadline: 13 September 2026

Department: Learning Support

Location: Middleton

Compensation: £15,852 per annum, i.e £30,062 pro rata per annum

Description

To be the key point of contact between curriculum area and the Learning Support Team for area of responsibility for learners with a range of additional and learning needs.

To meet the needs of learners with identified Learning Difficulties and / or Disabilities including in class and out of class support and sensory support to remove barriers to accessing learning and participation.

To implement agreed learning support with individuals and groups with a view to encourage learner independence using identified support strategies

Key Responsibilities

• To be the key contact between the Learning Support Team and Programme Area/s and liaise with key staff and course tutors regarding learners with additional needs
• To provide appropriate learning support for groups and /or individuals with identified Learning difficulties and / or Disabilities. Including in and out of class support, unstructured times, residential activities, educational visits or work experience
• To provide learning support (in class, small group and 1:1 support) for those learners identified as having additional support needs for literacy and numeracy
• To Implement and provide out of class support for identified learners with social and emotional needs, developing resources to support social/study skills for learners in the curriculum area/s
• To contribute to the planning, differentiation and target setting for learners needs with curriculum staff, SSTs and the wider Student Support and Learning Support teams
• To record, review and adapt strategies throughout the academic year using student h and other college systems and monitor the quality of SMART targets for area of responsibility
• To promote equality and integration for VI/HI learners with curriculum and the wider college
• To take a lead advisory role in utilising a variety of assistive technology, specialist software to support learners with the use of specialist equipment and software and promote independence
• To support the applications process for prospective students and ensure that all required information is made available, liaising with parents/carers, previous schools/colleges and external agencies
• To support the Learning Support Manager, Learning Support Coordinators and Learning Support Officers to carry out Healthcare Plans, PEEPs, exam access concessions and specialist equipment and software are in place
• To work closely with the Learning Support Manager and Learning Support Coordinator to review support for learners based on assessment evidence, the EHCP and High Needs Funding, to put a staffing plan in place to meet individual needs within the curriculum area/s
• To advise and guide the Inclusive Learning Assistants working within the Programme Area/s, support peer mentoring of new staff, and feedback to the Learning Support Coordinators regarding meeting KPIs
• To support learners with personal care and medical needs including administration of medication where indicated in their Healthcare Plan
• To provide electronic or manual notetaking as required
• To support the process in place for Exam Access Arrangements, helping gather tutor evidence and attendance by learners to EAA assessment meetings
• To develop and assist the integration of students by supporting the transition process and enrichment activities
• To develop and adapt accessible resources and materials including VI/HI accessible resources for learners prior to lessons to maximise all learning opportunities
• To develop positive working practices with external agencies in order to gather accurate information to inform learning support
• To engage in continuous professional development
• Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Level 2 (GCSE A* - C) in English and Maths.
• A recognised Level 2/3 qualification in Learning Support or equivalent or willingness to work towards this

Desirable Criteria

• PTLLS
• First Aid Certificate
• Professional Note Taking qualification
• BSL qualification

How Identified: Application

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Experience of working with young people
• Experience of working with individuals with Learning Difficulties and / or Disabilities
• Experience of working with internal and external colleagues, teams and agencies
• Experience of providing additional support in a learning environment
• Experience of providing additional support for Literacy and / or Numeracy
• Experience of developing resources for LDD and SEND leaners

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of learners with personal care needs and / or medical conditions
• Experience of providing visual and hearing sensory support
• Experience of note taking to support learning

How Identified: Application/Interview

Specialist Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of SEND and EHCPs and the care planning process
• Knowledge of providing quality support to learners within the four areas of need (Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social Emotional and Mental Health, Sensory and Physical Needs)
• Knowledge of the support needs of learners with Learning Difficulties and / or Disabilities
• Knowledge of Specific Learning Difficulties such as Autism and Dyslexia
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for working with learners and their families, education professionals
• Plan and produce quality learning resources to support learners to overcome barriers to learning
• Ability to self-evaluate and make necessary adaptations to own practice, and confident in making suggestions and supporting others

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of supporting learning with sensory impairment.
• Knowledge of Assistive Technology and software

How Identified: Application/Interview

IT Skills

Essential Criteria

• Intermediate ability to use Microsoft Office applications and willing to undertake training appropriate to role
• Willing to undertake any software training relevant to role

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of student records system, electronic ILPs, Promonitor

How Identified: Application/Interview