MLD Learning Support Assistant - Secondary & FE College

Randstad Education; Romford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend £300 bonus

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking an MLD Learning Support Assistant to work with students aged 11-19+ with Moderate Learning Difficulties across secondary schools and FE colleges in Walthamstow and Romford.

You will provide 1:1 and classroom support, help develop literacy, numeracy and life skills, and assist with personal care where required, reporting to SENCos and tutors. The role offers a competitive daily rate and long-term placements.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS covering Child & Adult Workforce.
• Experience supporting MLD or SEN in schools, youth work, or residential care.
• Willingness to assist with personal care per student care plans.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Offer 1:1 and classroom-based academic support to simplify curriculum tasks and build understanding.
• Help pupils develop functional literacy, numeracy, and life skills for adulthood.
• Assist with personal care and wellbeing routines where specified in student care plans.
• Monitor student progress, keep records, and liaise with SENCos and tutors.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

Strong literacy

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Title: MLD Learning Support Assistant - Secondary & FE College

Locations: Walthamstow & Romford

Pay Rate: £95.00 - £100.00 per day (PAYE / Weekly Pay)

Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time (Long-Term)

About the Role

Are you an engaging and patient support worker looking to empower teenage learners? Randstad Education is seeking MLD Learning Support Assistants to work alongside dedicated teaching staff across Secondary Schools and FE Colleges in Walthamstow and Romford.

You will support students aged 11-19+ who have Moderate Learning Difficulties, helping them access GCSEs, vocational courses, functional skills, and social independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer 1:1 and classroom-based academic support to simplify curriculum tasks and build understanding.
• Help pupils develop functional literacy, numeracy, and life skills for adulthood.
• Assist with personal care and wellbeing routines where specified in student care plans.
• Monitor student progress, keep records, and liaise with SENCos and tutors.

Requirements

• Essential: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service covering BOTH Child & Adult Workforce, or a commitment to apply for one through Randstad.
• Previous experience supporting MLD or general SEN in schools, youth work, or residential care.
• Willingness to assist with personal care if required by specific student care plans.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Randstad Education?

• Competitive daily rate: £95.00 - £100.00 per day.
• Dedicated Randstad consultant managing your placements across Walthamstow and Romford.
• Generous £300 "Refer a Friend" bonus scheme.