Learning Support Worker

Croydon College; Croydon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Dedicated staff development days

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is looking for a Learning Support Worker - SEND to help students with complex needs. The role involves promoting social and emotional growth, responding to challenging behaviors, and working collaboratively with educational teams. Candidates should have experience with autism and strong communication skills. This position offers a salary of £29,429.59 per annum for 28 hours per week on a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience with autism and related support needs is desirable.
• Ability to form good working relationships with students, parents/carers, and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to keep clear records of support and progress.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with students to support their learning.
• Promote students' social and emotional development.
• Respond to challenging behaviors calmly and constructively.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of student support and progress.

Skills

Experience with young people with complex needs

Effective communication skills

Ability to promote social and emotional development

Calm response to challenging behaviors

Job description

Overview

Learning Support Worker - SEND at Croydon College. Salary £29,429.59 per annum (pro-rata), inclusive of £1,954 Outer London Allowance. FTE: 28 hours per week. Basis: Fixed-term Contract until end of the 25/26 academic year.

Creating Great Futures. Our staff are passionate and focused on delivering the best outcomes for students. We value staff as our greatest asset and strive to provide a positive student experience and strong community impact.

Job Details

Position: Learning Support Worker - SEND

School / Area: English, Math and SEND

Location: Croydon College

Application Closing Date: 13 November 2025

Responsibilities

• work appropriately and effectively with students
• promote students’ social and emotional development
• respond calmly and effectively to displayed behaviours
• work independently and as part of a team
• use your excellent communication skills to work effectively with class teams, parents/carers and other professionals and keep clear records of support and progress

Qualifications and requirements

Aspiring candidates should have experience with young people with complex needs. Ideally you’ll have experience with autism, health, physical, emotional and behavioural support needs. If not, you may have related experience, be a fast learner, and be able to form good working relationships with students, parents/carers and colleagues. You must be able to demonstrate:

• the ability to work with students appropriately and effectively
• ability to promote students’ social and emotional development
• calm and effective response to challenging behaviours
• ability to work independently and as part of a team
• clear communication with class teams, parents/carers and other professionals and accurate record-keeping of support and progress

Benefits and culture

In addition to the role itself, we offer generous annual leave and a defined benefit pension scheme. The college supports staff development with planned 7 days per year dedicated to development, team development, socialisation and staff wellbeing.

Application

Please apply via the recruitment portal. CVs are not accepted.

The college is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive learning community, with flexible working arrangements and inclusive employment policies. Successful applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks and onboarding in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.