Learning Support Assistant - Full Time and Part Time opportunities available

Do you have experience of supporting young people with SEND needs or are you a recent graduate who enjoys supporting other students?

We’re seeking caring, pro-active, and motivated individuals to join our teams across the Luminate Education Group as Learning Support Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a rewarding role, particularly for those considering a career in education, wellbeing, or related fields.

We can offer part-time and full-time roles across 3 of our Leeds City Campus’ – Printworks, Park Lane and Quarry Hill as part of the central SEND & High Needs team.

What you will do:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students, helping them to achieve their full potential both academically and personally. You will work closely with teachers, support staff, and students, providing tailored assistance to individuals or small groups to enable their learning and engagement.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students with Education Health Care & Plans ( EHCP’s).
• Assisting in lesson delivery and helping students stay on track with learning objectives.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Offering pastoral support and acting as a role model for students.
• Liaising with teachers and other staff to ensure effective communication regarding student progress.
• Providing one-to-one support to several individual students.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Caring, empathetic and committed.
• Able to build rapport with students and staff from a range of backgrounds.
• Patient, proactive, and dedicated to supporting students with varied needs.
• Eager to develop your skills and gain experience in an educational setting.
• Has a strong interest in education and SEND.

While prior experience working with individuals with SEND needs is desirable, it is not essential as support and CPD training will be provided.

How to apply

Please click the apply button to complete your contact details and upload your CV.

What happens next?

We will contact you by phone to ask a few screening questions and if successful you will be invited to apply for the next stage.

Please note that the college will close from 20 December until 6 January for the Christmas break. Shortlisting will take place in January 2025.

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience and training in education, with potential career progression into teaching or specialist support roles.
• Excellent benefits package: includes 39 days (pro rata for part time staff) plus bank holidays, and access to a discount portal plus more.
• Rewarding Environment: Make a tangible difference in the lives of young people, helping them overcome barriers to learning.
• Inclusive Community: Work in a supportive, collaborative, and welcoming team that values growth and diversity.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.