Lsa Full Time

Dovetail And Slate Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Ltd in Gloucestershire is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated support to students with SEND, working alongside teaching staff to help learners engage with their studies and reach individual goals.

You will adapt your approach to lower and entry level learners, building confidence and practical skills in a safe, inclusive environment. This is a full-time, ongoing contract commencing September 2026 with a South West FE provider.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths required.
• Experience of teaching or supporting students with SEND at lower/entry level.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND in day-to-day learning at lower/entry level.
• Collaborate with teachers to engage learners in lessons and activities.
• Encourage confidence, independence and practical skills.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

SEND experience

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.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Business.