Learning Support Assistant

Make a real difference supporting young people and adults with SEN in a college environment. Great opportunity to develop your skills, promote independence, support learning outcomes and join a supportive, inclusive team. First Aid training available.

Learning Support Assistant (Female)

Location: Bromley

Salary: £26,803 to £27,597 DOE

Job Type: Temp until July 2027 (Term time only)

Our client, a well-established educational provider, is seeking a compassionate and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated support team.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work closely with young people and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them access education, develop independence and achieve their personal and academic goals.

The Role

You will work alongside teaching staff and support managers to provide learning and accessibility support across a range of programmes and activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support learners in lessons and college activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and self-advocacy.
• Assist with learning, personal development and EHCP outcomes.
• Provide personal care, mobility and wellbeing support where required.
• Identify and help overcome barriers to learning.
• Support access to college services and facilities.
• Ensure specialist equipment and assistive technology are available and operational.
• Monitor learner progress and contribute to support plans.
• Liaise with parents, carers and external agencies when appropriate.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and learner wellbeing.
• Act as an active College First Aider.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Good standard of general education.
• Due to student requirements, candidate must be female.
• Level 2 Maths and English or willingness to achieve these.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with learners, staff and families.
• Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive learning environments.
• Willingness to support personal care and mobility needs.
• Team player with a flexible and proactive approach.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and continuous professional development.
• Willingness to obtain a First Aid qualification if not already held.

• Due to the personal care requirements of this role, applications can only be considered from female candidates.

Desirable

• Experience supporting SEN learners in a secondary or further education setting.
• Knowledge of Makaton, BSL or Sign-a-Long.

Why Join Our Client?

• Meaningful and rewarding role.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to positively impact learners' lives every day.

A current and valid ENHANCED DBS is required for this role.

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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