Specialist Learning Support Assistant

West Herts College; Watford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Pension

Generous holiday scheme

Early finishes on a Friday

Job summary

West Herts College is seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to join the SEND team, delivering tailored one-to-one and small group interventions to support learners with SEND in accessing education. Based across campuses in Luton, Watford and Hemel Hempstead, there will be travel between sites.

You will collaborate with curriculum staff to promote inclusive teaching and use assistive technologies to enhance learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with SEN and knowledge of SEND support strategies.
• Experience delivering targeted interventions and promoting learner independence.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored one-to-one and small group interventions to develop study skills, independence and confidence.
• Support learners with SEND needs, including those with EHCPs.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to adapt teaching approaches and learning materials.
• Promote inclusive learning strategies and effective use of assistive technologies.
• Monitor learner progress, attendance and engagement, using data to inform interventions.
• Support transition processes, including school liaison and learner assessments.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance and training to staff to promote inclusive practice.
• Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement of SEND provision.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Interventions

Communication skills

Collaborative working

Job description

Are you passionate about inclusive education and supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Do you have the expertise and drive to help students overcome barriers, build independence, and achieve their goals?

We're looking for skilled and proactive Specialist Learning Support Assistants to join our SEND team. This is a key role within our inclusive provision, working in partnership with curriculum staff to deliver high-quality, responsive support that enables learners to access and thrive in their education.

As a Specialist Learning Support Assistant, you will provide targeted, specialist support through one-to-one and small group interventions, while contributing to the wider development of inclusive practice across the College. You will contribute to staff development, share expertise, and support quality assurance processes through evidence-based practice.

This is a varied and impactful role.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering tailored one-to-one and small group interventions to develop study skills, independence and confidence
• Supporting learners with a range of SEND needs, including those with EHCPs
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff to adapt teaching approaches and learning materials
• Promoting inclusive learning strategies and the effective use of assistive technologies
• Monitoring learner progress, attendance and engagement, using data to inform interventions
• Supporting transition processes, including school liaison, taster sessions and learner assessments
• Providing specialist advice, guidance and training to staff to promote inclusive practice
• Contributing to quality assurance and continuous improvement of SEND provision

We're looking for someone who combines specialist knowledge with a collaborative and learner-centred approach. You'll be confident working independently and as part of a wider team, with the ability to influence inclusive practice across the College.

You will bring

• Experience supporting people with SEN and knowledge of SEND support strategies
• Experience delivering targeted interventions and promoting learner independence
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, reflective and solutions-focused approach
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for learners

We have a full-time role available with the flexibility to be based at any of our campuses in Luton, Watford and Hemel Hempstead. There will be some travel between campuses required.

You will have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do, so you will be actively encouraged to upskill.

Benefits

You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role, please contact the Human Resources department.