Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant
1 year - Fixed-term contract
35 hpw/ start/end date (24/08/2026 -02/07/2027)
Salary: £26,803 - £27,597 Pro Rata, Term Time only + Training & Development + First Aid Training
Location: Bromley and surrounding areas

Are you passionate about supporting young people and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you want to make a genuine difference every day while working for a highly supportive and inclusive education provider that invests in your professional development?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established further education college where you will play a vital role in helping learners achieve their educational goals, develop independence, and access every aspect of college life.
Working closely with curriculum staff and the Learning Support team, you will provide one-to-one and small group support, remove barriers to learning, and contribute to creating an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting learners with SEN or additional needs, excellent communication skills, and a caring, patient approach. Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in education, care, youth work, support work, or similar sectors.

The Role:

Provide learning and accessibility support for learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Support students to access learning programmes, college services and enrichment activities
Assist with personal care, mobility and wellbeing where required
Help learners develop independence, study skills and self-advocacy
Support the implementation and review of individual support plans and EHCP outcomes
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, carers and external agencies
Ensure assistive technology and specialist equipment are available and operational
Act as a College First Aider (training provided if required)The Person:

Experience supporting learners with SEN, additional needs or vulnerable individuals
Good standard of general education with Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to achieve)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Able to build positive relationships with learners, colleagues and external stakeholders
Team player with a proactive and flexible approach
Comfortable supporting learners with personal care and mobility where required
Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain oneReference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further opportunities, please click "Apply Now" or contact Christopher Palmer-White at Rise Technical Recruitment.

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates