Learning Support Specialist — Maths & English (FE)

Long Term Futures Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nursery

Cycle to Work

Free eye tests

On-site gym

Flexible working policies

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd in Burton upon Trent is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to support learners aged 16+ across GCSE Maths, GCSE English, and vocational programmes. You will provide targeted one-to-one and small group in-class support.

The role requires patience, strong communication, and a proactive approach in a safeguarding-conscious Further Education environment. The position is full-time but term-time only, with a 9:00–16:30 schedule, on-site in Burton.

Qualifications

• Patient and approachable with a genuine passion for helping learners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support learners with a range of additional learning needs.
• Well-organised and able to work in a fast-paced FE environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group in-class support for learners aged 16+ across GCSE English, GCSE Maths, and vocational subjects.
• Help learners access the curriculum by adapting activities and encouraging independence.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement individual support strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour, attendance and learner wellbeing.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to tutors and curriculum teams.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Inclusion & safeguarding

Job description

Long Term Futures Ltd in Burton upon Trent is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to support learners aged 16+ across GCSE Maths, GCSE English, and vocational programmes. You will provide targeted one-to-one and small group in-class support.

The role requires patience, strong communication, and a proactive approach in a safeguarding-conscious Further Education environment. The position is full-time but term-time only, with a 9:00–16:30 schedule, on-site in Burton.