Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15 to £15 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | M32 0LG |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Learning Support Assistant
Location: South Manchester
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing supply
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within a Further Education college?
We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join a college in South Manchester, supporting students aged 16-19 with additional learning needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and wants to make a genuine difference to young people's learning, development and independence.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with students who may have a range of additional learning needs, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and fully participate in college life.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with additional learning needs.
- Supporting students to access their chosen course and participate fully in lessons.
- Helping students develop their academic, communication, social and independent living skills.
- Implementing individual support strategies in line with students' needs and support plans.
- Working alongside teaching staff to ensure students receive appropriate support within the classroom.
- Encouraging students to develop confidence, independence and self-advocacy.
- Supporting students who may have needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties and communication needs.
- Providing pastoral support and helping students manage challenges that may affect their engagement with learning.
- Maintaining a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Working as part of a wider SEND and Additional Learning Support team.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience supporting young people or adults with additional learning needs, SEND or disabilities.
You may have previous experience as a:
- Learning Support Assistant
- SEN Teaching Assistant
- Support Worker
- Education Support Worker
- Care or Support Worker
- Teaching Assistant
- Behaviour Support Worker
- Youth Worker
Experience within a school, college, specialist education setting, care environment or community setting would be advantageous.
Most importantly, you will be patient, compassionate and committed to helping young people achieve their potential.
- Full-time hours
- Immediate start available
- Ongoing temporary assignment
- Opportunity to gain valuable Further Education and SEND experience
- Supportive college environment
- Opportunity to work with students aged 16-19
- Potential for further opportunities through the agency
If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and are looking for an immediate-start opportunity in South Manchester, we would love to hear from you.