Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (FE College)

Location: Northampton

Hours: Full Time

Start Date: May

Salary: £14-15

Do you have experience supporting learners with additional needs within an educational setting?

Are you passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

Can you work collaboratively with teaching staff to provide effective in-class and small group support?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to work within a further education college in Northampton. This role involves supporting students with a range of additional learning needs, ensuring they are able to fully access the curriculum and engage with their studies.

You will work closely with lecturers to provide targeted support during lessons, as well as assisting learners on a one-to-one or small group basis where required. The role requires a proactive, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting learners with varying abilities.

The successful candidate will contribute to creating an inclusive learning environment where all students feel supported, encouraged, and able to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide in-class support to students with additional learning needs
• Assist learners with tasks, activities, and understanding of content
• Support the development of literacy, numeracy, and organisational skills
• Promote independence, confidence, and engagement in learning
• Work in line with safeguarding policies and individual support plans

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting young people or adults with SEND
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• A relevant support qualification is desirable

Benefits of working with TeacherActive:

• A dedicated consultant with experience in SEND and FE placements
• Access to a variety of roles across colleges and educational settings
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free CPD and professional development resources
• Streamlined registration and compliance support
• Ongoing career guidance and placement support

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.