Learning Support Assistant

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young adults with additional needs.

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their full potential? Whether you have professional experience, personal experience supporting someone with additional needs, or simply a genuine desire to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist further education setting that supports young people aged 16-25 with a range of learning difficulties, autism, communication needs and complex disabilities. This is a rewarding opportunity to help learners develop independence, confidence and life skills in preparation for adulthood.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with students both in and outside the classroom, providing the encouragement and support they need to engage with learning and achieve their individual goals.

You will:

Support young people with a range of additional needs including autism, severe learning difficulties and complex needs
Assist learners in developing communication, social and independence skills
Support students during classroom activities, practical sessions and community-based learning
Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other professionals
Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
Promote students' confidence, wellbeing and preparation for adult life

Ideal Candidates

We welcome applications from:

Graduates considering a career in education, SEND, psychology, social work or therapy
Individuals with personal experience supporting a family member with additional needs
Care workers, support workers and youth workers
Experienced Learning Support Assistants and Teaching Assistants
Passionate individuals looking to start a rewarding career in specialist education

What We're Looking For

A patient, empathetic and positive attitude
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Resilience and willingness to learn
A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing

What We Offer

Competitive weekly pay
Flexible working opportunities
Long-term and permanent career opportunities
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Free CPD and SEND-focused training courses
Access to specialist training to develop your skills and confidence
Opportunities to gain valuable experience within a highly rewarding sector
If you are passionate about empowering young people with additional needs to achieve greater independence and fulfil their potential, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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