Learning Support Assistant (Reduced Year)

About the Role

Hours available between 24 to 32 hours per week.  

The working hours will generally be between 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday  to Thursday and 8.30 - 4pm Friday dependent on campus.

Leeds City College is recruiting three Learning Support Assistants to join our dedicated SEND team.

We are seeking individuals who are motivated, compassionate, and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to supporting young people with additional needs. You will be based primarily at one of our city-centre campuses, though some flexibility to work across sites may be required to best meet the needs of our students.

The SEND Provision at Leeds City College delivers a wide range of high-quality support services for students aged 16 to 25 with diverse additional needs. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students succeed both academically and personally.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team of around 70 SEND professionals, all passionate about inclusion and student success. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in education, gain experience in the SEND sector, or explore a future in teaching and student support. Progression pathways for this role can include Specialist Learning Support Assistant roles, Teaching Apprenticeships or opportunities to progress toward a SEND Team Leader position.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference and grow your career, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• To be involved in planning and preparation and assessment of learning as part of the curriculum team.
• Providing in and out of class support to meet identified needs of students who have High Needs.
• Providing curriculum teachers/assessors and SEND team members with verbal and written reports on students who have High Needs or SEND and feedback against strategies used and progress towards outcomes on the EHCP.
• Assisting with emergency evacuation plans and practices, and helping with all emergency evacuations.
• Attend annual reviews as requested and attend student meetings as required to update on progress and behaviours.
• There may be a requirement to be involved in learners’ transport arrangements and helping students who have High Needs to develop independent travel skills where needed.

About You

• Educated to Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or a commitment to achieving this within one year of appointment
• Experience of working within a team who support SEND or high needs students to support their learning through identifying strategies and preparing young people for adulthood.
• Strong Awareness of disability issues and equality and diversity issues.
• Able to work effectively as a team member and being able to adapt and embrace change.
• A willingness to be flexible and mobile as the role requires working across the college campuses and off-site visits with learners.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave: 
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa     (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.