LSA Full Time – Full Time – Gloucester

Catering; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering Learning Support Assistant in Gloucestershire is seeking a dedicated professional to support students with additional needs and help them engage with their studies. You will work alongside teaching staff to tailor support for lower and entry level learners, promoting confidence, independence and progress.

This full-time contract role emphasises safeguarding, inclusivity, and a hands-on approach to creating a supportive learning environment across the South West education setting.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths required.
• Experience of teaching or supporting students with SEND at lower/entry level.
• Willingness to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND students in day-to-day learning.
• Work with teaching staff to engage learners.
• Encourage confidence, independence and practical skills.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Student engagement

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

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

If you’re ready to make a genuine difference to learners with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

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Salary: £16 – £19/hour

Job Type: Contract

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire