Mental Health Learning Support Assistant

Mental Health Learning Support Assistant - 1:1 Student Support

Location: Hull
Salary: £14 - £16 per hour
Hours: 20 hours a week
Start Date: Immediate

We are looking for a Mental Health Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a student studying a Foundation Catering course at a Further Education college .

This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about supporting young people, building confidence and helping students overcome barriers to education.

The successful candidate will provide consistent, supportive and encouraging 1:1 assistance, with the main focus being on engagement, wellbeing and helping the student access and participate in their lessons .

The Role

As a 1:1 Mental Health LSA, you will work closely with the student and college staff to help them engage positively with their course and college environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a student experiencing mental health needs.

• Encouraging and supporting the student to attend and engage with lessons .

• Helping the student develop confidence, independence and positive relationships within the college environment.

• Providing appropriate wellbeing and emotional support throughout the college day.

• Supporting the student to manage challenges that may affect their ability to participate in learning.

• Encouraging participation in practical catering sessions and wider college activities.

• Building a positive, trusting and professional relationship with the student.

• Working closely with tutors, Additional Learning Support (ALS) staff and other college professionals.

• Recognising when the student may be struggling and communicating concerns appropriately to the relevant college staff.

• Encouraging the student to develop greater independence rather than becoming reliant on 1:1 support.

• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.

• Supporting the student to develop employability, communication and interpersonal skills relevant to their catering course.

About the Student and Course

The student is studying a Foundation Catering course , which includes practical and classroom-based learning.

The role is primarily focused on engagement and wellbeing , rather than academic teaching. You will help the student access their learning, build confidence and remain engaged with the course.

Because the course has a strong customer-facing and practical element, experience within hospitality, catering, retail, front-facing customer service or a similar environment would be highly desirable.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, approachable and empathetic.

• Confident supporting individuals experiencing mental health difficulties .

• Able to build positive relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries.

• Encouraging and motivating, with the ability to help a student overcome barriers to engagement.

• Calm and resilient when dealing with challenging or unexpected situations.

• A strong communicator who can work effectively with students and college staff.

• Reliable and consistent, recognising the importance of continuity for a student requiring 1:1 support.

• Passionate about helping young people develop confidence and independence.

Experience in a front-facing customer service environment would be particularly advantageous , especially within hospitality, catering, retail or leisure.

Previous experience working as an LSA, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker, Mental Health Support Worker or similar would also be beneficial.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference to a student's college experience. You will play an important role in helping them overcome barriers, build confidence and develop the skills they need to progress towards greater independence and employment.

If you are a patient, supportive and engaging individual who enjoys working with people and has experience in customer-facing environments, we would love to hear from you.

To apply: Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.