Learning Support Assistant

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young adults with additional needs. Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their full potential? Whether you have professional experience, personal experience supporting someone with additional needs, or simply a genuine desire to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist further education setting that supports young people aged 16-25 with a range of learning difficulties, autism, communication needs and complex disabilities. This is a rewarding opportunity to help learners develop independence, confidence and life skills in preparation for adulthood. The Role As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with students both in and outside the classroom, providing the encouragement and support they need to engage with learning and achieve their individual goals. You will: Support young people with a range of additional needs including autism, severe learning difficulties and complex needsAssist learners in developing communication, social and independence skillsSupport students during classroom activities, practical sessions and community-based learningEncourage positive behaviour and engagement with learningWork collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other professionalsHelp create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environmentPromote students' confidence, wellbeing and preparation for adult life Ideal Candidates We welcome applications from: Graduates considering a career in education, SEND, psychology, social work or therapyIndividuals with personal experience supporting a family member with additional needsCare workers, support workers and youth workersExperienced Learning Support Assistants and Teaching AssistantsPassionate individuals looking to start a rewarding career in specialist education What We're Looking For A patient, empathetic and positive attitudeStrong communication and interpersonal skillsResilience and willingness to learnA genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needsCommitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing What We Offer Competitive weekly payFlexible working opportunitiesLong-term and permanent career opportunitiesOngoing support from a dedicated consultantFree CPD and SEND-focused training coursesAccess to specialist training to develop your skills and confidenceOpportunities to gain valuable experience within a highly rewarding sector If you are passionate about empowering young people with additional needs to achieve greater independence and fulfil their potential, we would love to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.