Learning Support Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13 to £13 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | CH41 5AT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 1 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Learning Support Assistant
Location: Merseyside
Job Type: Full Time
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to achieve their full potential?
We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join a busy mainstream college in Merseyside on a full-time temporary-to-permanent basis.
The successful candidate will provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to students aged 16+ who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and a range of additional learning needs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for SEN who wants to make a positive difference to young people's education, independence and future opportunities.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with a range of additional needs.
- Support students with needs identified within their EHCPs, helping to remove barriers to learning.
- Work closely with teaching staff to ensure students can fully access their curriculum.
- Adapt support strategies to meet individual students' learning and communication needs.
- Encourage students to develop independence, confidence and self-advocacy skills.
- Support students both inside and outside of the classroom where required.
- Assist with literacy, numeracy, organisation and general learning activities.
- Build positive and professional relationships with students and staff.
- Monitor students' progress and provide feedback to teaching and support teams.
- Follow individual support plans and college policies and procedures.
- Promote an inclusive, supportive and positive learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Previous experience supporting young people or adults with additional needs/SEND.
- Experience working with students who have EHCPs is highly desirable.
- A patient, supportive and person-centred approach.
- The ability to build positive relationships with students.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- The confidence to support students with a range of needs and abilities.
- A commitment to promoting independence and inclusion.
- Experience within an education, SEN, care, youth work or support setting would be advantageous.
Why Apply?
- Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
- Temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate.
- Work within a supportive mainstream college environment.
- Opportunity to gain valuable Further Education and SEN experience.
- Excellent opportunity for candidates looking to develop a long-term career in education.
- Support from a specialist education recruitment consultant throughout your placement.
If you are passionate about supporting students with additional needs and are looking for a long-term opportunity within Further Education, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this Learning Support Assistant position in Merseyside.