Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Merseyside
Job Type: Full Time
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to achieve their full potential?

We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join a busy mainstream college in Merseyside on a full-time temporary-to-permanent basis .

The successful candidate will provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to students aged 16+ who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and a range of additional learning needs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for SEN who wants to make a positive difference to young people's education, independence and future opportunities.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with a range of additional needs.
• Support students with needs identified within their EHCPs , helping to remove barriers to learning.
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure students can fully access their curriculum.
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual students' learning and communication needs.
• Encourage students to develop independence, confidence and self-advocacy skills .
• Support students both inside and outside of the classroom where required.
• Assist with literacy, numeracy, organisation and general learning activities.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students and staff.
• Monitor students' progress and provide feedback to teaching and support teams.
• Follow individual support plans and college policies and procedures.
• Promote an inclusive, supportive and positive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Previous experience supporting young people or adults with additional needs/SEND .
• Experience working with students who have EHCPs is highly desirable.
• A patient, supportive and person-centred approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The confidence to support students with a range of needs and abilities.
• A commitment to promoting independence and inclusion.
• Experience within an education, SEN, care, youth work or support setting would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Full-time hours , Monday to Friday.
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate.
• Work within a supportive mainstream college environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable Further Education and SEN experience .
• Excellent opportunity for candidates looking to develop a long-term career in education.
• Support from a specialist education recruitment consultant throughout your placement.

If you are passionate about supporting students with additional needs and are looking for a long-term opportunity within Further Education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this Learning Support Assistant position in Merseyside.