Hourly Paid Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting learners? Dovetail and Slate are an employment business working in partnership with over 200 colleges across the UK, is offering exciting Learning Support Assistant opportunities for individuals with experience supporting learners or from a care background. No formal teaching qualifications are required, just a genuine enthusiasm for supporting learners in their education journey.

Responsibilities:

1:1 and group support of students with additional learning needs

Supporting teachers/lecturers to ensure an inclusive learning environment for SEN students

Safeguarding of vulnerable learners

Full time and part time hours are available.

Term time only roles are available also.

Requirements:

Experience working with SEN children or young adults

Experience in education

OR an extensive care background

Knowledge of additional learning needs

Up to date Safeguarding training, or a willingness to obtain

Enhanced DBS or a willingness to obtain.

Benefits/Packages:

Competitive hourly rates (depending on experience & qualifications) - weekly pay!

Flexible working hours

Support and guidance

Opportunity to inspire and shape the next generation.

Temp to Perm Roles Available

Usual college benefits and job satisfaction

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

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.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.

Because education matters.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Guildford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English