LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTS


Company:	The Recruitment Co
Salary:	£13.62 to £13.62 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Belfast, BT1 1HS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

Learning Support Assistants - Belfast

£13.62 per hour | Weekly Pay | Flexible Hours | Academic Years 2026/27 & 2027/28

We are delighted to be recruiting Learning Support Assistants to support one of Northern Ireland's largest Further and Higher Education Colleges across a range of campuses in the Belfast area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for caring, patient and enthusiastic individuals who have experience supporting young people or adults with additional needs and want to make a genuine difference within an educational environment.

Successful candidates will join our pool of Learning Support Assistants, providing valuable one-to-one and classroom support to students throughout the academic year.

Job Details

Location: Various college campuses across Belfast

Rate of Pay: £13.62 per hour, paid weekly

Start Date: ASAP, subject to completion of all required vetting and Enhanced AccessNI checks

Contract: Temporary, offered on an as-needed basis throughout the 2026/27 and 2027/28 academic years

Hours: Variable, depending on the individual support requirements of students

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will help students access their education as independently and confidently as possible.

Your responsibilities may include:

Providing support to students in the classroom and during examinations, excluding subject-specific tuition

Supporting students with campus navigation, transport, educational trips and/or placements where required

Assisting students in accessing specialist equipment to support their learning

Supporting tutors with classroom activities and administration when directed

Liaising with parents, carers or guardians where appropriate and when directed

Supervising students participating in Supported Learning programmes

Undertaking relevant training to ensure you can effectively meet individual students' needs

Completing all required documentation accurately and within the appropriate timescales

Preparing timesheets and completing other administrative duties associated with the role

Carrying out other appropriate duties associated with the position as required

✅ What We're Looking For

Applicants must have experience of working with young people or adults with one or more of the following:

Mild, moderate or severe learning difficulties

Physical disabilities

Long-term medical conditions

This experience should have been gained within an educational, care or training environment.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must hold:

GCSE English at Grade C or above, or equivalent

GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or above, or equivalent

⭐ Why Apply?

If you're compassionate, reliable and passionate about helping others achieve their potential, this could be a hugely rewarding opportunity.

You'll have the chance to work within a Further and Higher Education environment, supporting students to overcome barriers, build confidence and get the most from their education.

Apply Today

If you meet the essential criteria and would like to be considered, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply via the link with your up-to-date CV or email your CV directly to:

Help make a difference. Support learning. Empower students.

RecCoBelfast

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