LSA Full Time

Dovetail and Slate; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a full-time contract in Gloucestershire. You will provide dedicated support to students with SEND, working closely with teaching staff to help learners engage with lessons and activities.

You'll help students at lower and entry levels build confidence, independence and practical skills, while maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment. Start date: September 2026.

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE English and Maths
• Experience of teaching or supporting students with SEND, specifically at lower and entry level

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEND, specifically at lower and entry level, in their day-to-day learning.
• Working closely with teaching staff to help learners engage with lessons and activities.
• Encouraging students to build confidence, independence and practical skills.
• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and encouraging learning environment.

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Experience of teaching or supporting students with SEND at lower and entry level

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Full Time | Contract

Location: Gloucestershire

Start date: September 2026

Are you passionate about helping students with additional needs build confidence, independence and real progress?

About the Role

You will provide dedicated support to students with special educational needs and disabilities, working alongside teaching staff to help every learner engage with their studies and reach their individual goals. You'll bring patience, encouragement and a genuine commitment to inclusive education.

Working with learners at lower and entry level, you'll adapt your approach to suit different needs, creating a supportive environment where students feel able to develop and thrive.

This is a full-time ongoing contract role with a further education provider in the South West.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students with SEND, specifically at lower and entry level, in their day-to-day learning.
• Working closely with teaching staff to help learners engage with lessons and activities.
• Encouraging students to build confidence, independence and practical skills.
• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and encouraging learning environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• GCSE English and Maths
• Experience of teaching or supporting students with SEND, specifically at lower and entry level

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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