Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Learning Support Assistant
Temporary
Location: the North West
Start date: As soon as possible
Are you from a care or support background and looking to help learners succeed in education?
About the Role
You'll join a further education provider in the North West, working alongside teaching staff to support learners with additional learning needs. You'll work with learners one to one and in small groups, helping them access the curriculum, build confidence and develop independent learning skills.
No formal teaching qualification is required — what matters is genuine enthusiasm for supporting learners and the patience to meet them where they are.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing one-to-one and small-group support to learners with additional learning needs.
Supporting lecturers to maintain an inclusive learning environment.
Helping learners manage routines and navigate day-to-day life at the provider.
Encouraging engagement, inclusion and positive behaviour.
Safeguarding the wellbeing of vulnerable learners at all times.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Experience of supporting young people or adults in an educational, care or community setting
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A patient, adaptable and proactive approach
Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS check
Desirable (but not essential):
Experience of working with learners with SEN or SEMH needs
Knowledge of additional learning needs and support strategies
Up-to-date safeguarding training
If you're ready to help learners overcome the barriers in their way, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ellesmere Port

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

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