SEN Learning Support Assistant — Flexible Hours & Impact

Queen Alexandra College; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site car parking

Use of QAC Fitness Centre

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual Flu vaccination

Health and Wellbeing Services

Free Tea/Coffee

Dining Room facilities with staff meal

Job summary

Queen Alexandra College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide high-quality learning and pastoral support to students with SEND. You will work with teaching staff to deliver individualised support, promote inclusion and help learners develop independence and life skills.

The role involves collaboration with tutors, safeguarding duties, and facilitating access to curriculum and campus facilities.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English & Maths (equivalent).
• Experience working with young adults with barriers to learning.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills, including word processing, Excel and Microsoft Programmes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, carers, and other external contacts.
• Experience with SEN learners with moderate to severe learning difficulties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, carers, at all levels, using a variety of media.
• Familiar with PECs, Makaton and/or BSL communication methods.

Responsibilities

• Record progress of students against their targets and evidence progress (photos, videos, witness statements).
• Support learning with adaptable approaches to different learning styles; liaise with specialists (IT/SLT/Physio).
• Participate in team meetings and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Provide personal education support and resources tailored to individual needs.
• Undertake tutorials with assigned students and review targets regularly.
• Address social and emotional needs and contribute to Positive Support Plans and Risk Assessments.
• Assist with breaks/lunch, supervising activities and supporting peer interactions.
• Provide personal care as required (hygiene, feeding, toileting) and enable access to campus activities.

Skills

English & Maths Level 2

Experience with barriers to learning

Excellent oral communication

IT skills (Word, Excel)

Adaptable communication style

SEN learner support

Communication with staff/parents/carer

PECs/Makaton/BSL communication

Disability awareness and inclusion

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Queen Alexandra College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide high-quality learning and pastoral support to students with SEND. You will work with teaching staff to deliver individualised support, promote inclusion and help learners develop independence and life skills.

The role involves collaboration with tutors, safeguarding duties, and facilitating access to curriculum and campus facilities.