Learning Support Specialist - Wirral

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a Further Education college in Wirral. The role focuses on supporting students with additional and complex needs, helping them build independence and life skills throughout the college day.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assist with learning activities, and collaborate with staff to ensure personalised support plans are followed while maintaining safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people or adults with additional, complex needs.
• Experience in education, care, SEN or support setting is desirable.
• Ability to provide personal care and support daily living needs.
• Patient, compassionate and positive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for helping learners overcome barriers.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students in the Skills for Life department.
• Support students with learning difficulties, disabilities and complex needs.
• Assist students to access learning and wider college activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Support communication, social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
• Work with teaching staff and professionals to ensure appropriate support.
• Support students during practical activities, trips and college events.
• Provide personal care support where required, including daily living tasks.
• Follow individual support plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Promote dignity, choice, independence and respect.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Wirral

Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Sector: Further Education

Start Date: September 2026

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting young people with additional and complex needs?

We are currently recruiting for a Full-Time Learning Support Assistant to join the Skills for Life department of a Further Education college in the Wirral. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting students to develop their independence, confidence and life skills within a college environment. The role will involve working closely with students who have a range of additional and complex needs, providing both educational and practical support throughout the college day.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students within the Skills for Life department.
• Support students with a range of learning difficulties, disabilities and complex needs.
• Assist students to access their learning, activities and the wider college environment.
• Encourage students to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Provide support with communication, social interaction and emotional wellbeing where required.
• Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to ensure students receive appropriate support.
• Support students during practical activities, trips and wider college activities.
• Provide personal care support where required, including assistance with personal hygiene, toileting, dressing and other aspects of daily living.
• Follow individual support plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Promote dignity, choice, independence and respect at all times.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

About You

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Previous experience working with young people or adults with additional needs, disabilities or complex needs.
• Experience within an education, care, SEN or support setting is desirable.
• Confidence providing personal care and supporting students with their daily living needs.
• A patient, compassionate and positive approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
• The resilience and flexibility required to support students with a range of needs.

Experience of working within a Further Education, SEN school, specialist college, care or support environment would be highly advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Full-time hours within a supportive Skills for Life college environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience working with students with complex additional needs.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to students' lives.
• Excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build a career within education, SEN or support work.
• Ongoing agency support throughout your placement.

If you are a Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker or Education Support Worker with experience supporting individuals with additional or complex needs, we would love to hear from you.