Learning Support Assistant


Company:	Royal Society for Blind Children
Salary:	£24,420 to £24,750 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Epsom, KT17 3DS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to support students at the Dorton College Hub, based at Nescot in Epsom in this term time only role. You will work with young people from a range of backgrounds who have vision impairments, helping them to access their courses, develop independence and succeed in their studies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting our students through their learning programmes.

• Promoting students' independence, confidence and learning skills.

• Safeguarding students by understanding relevant protocols and promptly reporting concerns in line with college procedures.

• Producing adapted learning resources and providing classroom and supported-study assistance across a range of courses.

• Supporting students to participate fully in learning, enrichment and leisure activities.

• Using ICT and assistive technologies to adapt resources into students' preferred formats.

• Providing care support to our students when applicable.

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