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Randstad Education; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Education is assisting a Bromley-based Further Education college to recruit a Learning Support Assistant & First Aider. You will support learners with SEN across diverse curriculum areas and act as a designated College First Aider, ensuring safety and wellbeing.

This term-time role requires empathy, safeguarding awareness, and a commitment to inclusive education. Essential qualifications include First Aid certification and Level 2 English and Maths.

Qualifications

• First Aid certification is essential or willingness to gain it.
• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored educational, personal development and accessibility support to SEN learners.
• Act as College First Aider and respond to medical needs on campus.
• Support learners with personal care, mobility and well-being with dignity.
• Assist in delivering EHCP outcomes and person-centred plans.
• Help students develop self-advocacy, study skills and confidence to access college services.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and external workers to update support plans.

Skills

Empathy

Safeguarding awareness

Effective communication

Education

First Aid certification

English Level 2

Maths Level 2

Job description

Location:

Bromley

Working Pattern:

Term Time Only

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a prominent Further Education college in Bromley to recruit a compassionate, proactive Learning Support Assistant & First Aider. This pivotal role allows you to make a meaningful daily impact, helping young people and adult learners with special educational needs (SEN) overcome barriers to learning, achieve their EHCP targets, and build independent futures.

About the Setting

Situated in Bromley, this vibrant post-16 and adult education college offers an inclusive, supportive environment dedicated to lifelong learning. The college is equipped with specialist learning facilities and modern assistive technologies, fostering a collaborative culture where support staff work flexibly to promote student accessibility, well-being, and personal growth.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Provide tailored educational, personal development, and accessibility support to learners with SEN across diverse curriculum areas.

Act as an active, designated College First Aider, responding swiftly to campus medical needs and ensuring learner safety.

Support learners with personal care, mobility needs, and physical well-being with dignity and respect.

Assist in delivering outcomes outlined in individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and person-centred support plans.

Help students develop self-advocacy, study skills, and confidence to access all college services and activities.

Collaborate with teaching staff, support coordinators, and external key workers to update support plans and report progression.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications:

Essential First Aid certification (or immediate willingness to gain certification), alongside Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Characteristics:

Empathetic, flexible, and enthusiastic, with an understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to supporting learners with personal care and mobility needs.

Transport & Commute:

Ability to commute reliably to Bromley for a term-time schedule.

Safeguarding & Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to a strict compliance process, including an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service, verification of qualifications, right to work in the UK, and full explanation of all CV employment gaps.