Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,914.80 to £25,200 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £18,551.30 – £19,548.26 (£23,914.80 – £25,200 FTE) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | ST1 4HG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Landau Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 101240 |
Summary
Job title: Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Job reference number: 101240
Interview date: TBC
Closing date: 4th March 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join Landau. This role is about making a real difference — supporting young people who may have faced challenges to achieve, progress and build brighter futures.
As an LSA, you will provide high-quality learning support, mentoring and intervention to individuals and small groups, including learners with disabilities, those who are disadvantaged and those disengaged from education. Your aim is to ensure every learner participates, achieves and progresses in their programme.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be sent an application form to complete.
Key Responsibilities
Support and mentor learners (on and off-site) in line with programme requirements and tutor direction
Work with tutors to identify additional support needs and tailor activities and materials
Provide targeted support to help learners develop knowledge, skills, confidence and independence
Identify barriers to learning and implement appropriate strategies
Support assessments, learner portfolios, feedback, progress reviews and administration
Promote positive behaviour management in line with policies
Contribute creative ideas to engage learners and overcome barriers
Provide pastoral support, information, advice and guidance
Support learners to achieve qualifications, complete portfolios and meet personal development goals
Assist with medical needs where required
Keep tutors and managers informed of learner progress and liaise with parents/stakeholders where appropriate
Support work experience placements and enrichment activities
Provide support for learners with SEND or EHCPs, ensuring health, safety and wellbeing
Act as key worker for identified learners, promoting engagement, attendance and achievement
Monitor safeguarding, wellbeing and adherence to EHCP requirements
Provide flexible support across the organisation as required
Other Duties
Attend team and departmental meetings
Transport learners to activities using public transport, own vehicle or Landau vehicles
Act as an ambassador for the charity
Provide management information and support to staff and the CEO
Undertake additional duties within salary scale where required
Person specification
Job title: SEMH Learning Support Assistant (E = Essential D = Desirable)
SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Technical competency (qualifications and training)
Suitable qualification in teaching, mentoring or learning support - E
Maths and English at level 2 minimum – E
L3 or Degree qualifications or equivalent in a relevant subject - D
Experience
Experience of supporting learners with SEMH and SEN – particularly in functional skills and employability skills- E
Experience working with learners who have issues with anxiety, confidence or who are overcoming disadvantages - E
Experiencing of meeting the requirements of learners with Education, Health and Care Plans – D
Experience planning preparing or adapting resources to meet learner need - E
Safeguarding and/or First Aid training or willingness to train- D
Skills and Attributes
Creative and innovative, able to devise practical approaches that will interest and motivate learners – E
Good IT skills and ability to undertake essential administrative or reporting tasks – E
Personal qualities, communicating and relating to others
Strong commitment to supporting all learners - E
Excellent organisational skills, time-keeping and reliability – E
Able to build trust and rapport with learners post 16 - E
Resilience, positivity and team working – E
Ability to plan, risk assess and supervise off-site activity, such as visits or work experience placements - E
Safeguarding
Be able to display an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. (E)
This post requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) disclosure at an Enhanced level (E)
Other
Have an understanding of and be able to demonstrate a commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity. (E)
Ability to travel between Landau sites or on Landau business (E)
Hours: 33.5 per week
Salary: £18,551.30 – £19,548.26 (£23,914.80 – £25,200 FTE)
Location: Stoke
Contract: 12-month fixed term to January 2027, Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Covenants & DBS
Landau is committed to equality and inclusion. Guaranteed interviews are offered under the Crisis Homelessness Alliance, Disability Confident Scheme, and the Armed Forces Covenant, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
Landau is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment.
As this role involves regular work with children and young people, and meets the definition of regulated activity, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 you must disclose all unprotected unspent and spent cautions and convictions. Further details on what convictions must be declared can be found in the Governments Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975.
If you are offered this position, Landau will ask you to complete an enhanced DBS check with a children's barred list check and provide at least 2 references.
It is an offence for an individual who has been barred from working with children to apply for regulated activity. Providing false information is also an offence and could result in the rejection of the applicant, summarily dismissal if selected, and possible referral to the police.
Job reference number: 101240
Interview date: TBC
Closing date: 4th March 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join Landau. This role is about making a real difference — supporting young people who may have faced challenges to achieve, progress and build brighter futures.
As an LSA, you will provide high-quality learning support, mentoring and intervention to individuals and small groups, including learners with disabilities, those who are disadvantaged and those disengaged from education. Your aim is to ensure every learner participates, achieves and progresses in their programme.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be sent an application form to complete.
Key Responsibilities
Support and mentor learners (on and off-site) in line with programme requirements and tutor direction
Work with tutors to identify additional support needs and tailor activities and materials
Provide targeted support to help learners develop knowledge, skills, confidence and independence
Identify barriers to learning and implement appropriate strategies
Support assessments, learner portfolios, feedback, progress reviews and administration
Promote positive behaviour management in line with policies
Contribute creative ideas to engage learners and overcome barriers
Provide pastoral support, information, advice and guidance
Support learners to achieve qualifications, complete portfolios and meet personal development goals
Assist with medical needs where required
Keep tutors and managers informed of learner progress and liaise with parents/stakeholders where appropriate
Support work experience placements and enrichment activities
Provide support for learners with SEND or EHCPs, ensuring health, safety and wellbeing
Act as key worker for identified learners, promoting engagement, attendance and achievement
Monitor safeguarding, wellbeing and adherence to EHCP requirements
Provide flexible support across the organisation as required
Other Duties
Attend team and departmental meetings
Transport learners to activities using public transport, own vehicle or Landau vehicles
Act as an ambassador for the charity
Provide management information and support to staff and the CEO
Undertake additional duties within salary scale where required
Person specification
Job title: SEMH Learning Support Assistant (E = Essential D = Desirable)
SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Technical competency (qualifications and training)
Suitable qualification in teaching, mentoring or learning support - E
Maths and English at level 2 minimum – E
L3 or Degree qualifications or equivalent in a relevant subject - D
Experience
Experience of supporting learners with SEMH and SEN – particularly in functional skills and employability skills- E
Experience working with learners who have issues with anxiety, confidence or who are overcoming disadvantages - E
Experiencing of meeting the requirements of learners with Education, Health and Care Plans – D
Experience planning preparing or adapting resources to meet learner need - E
Safeguarding and/or First Aid training or willingness to train- D
Skills and Attributes
Creative and innovative, able to devise practical approaches that will interest and motivate learners – E
Good IT skills and ability to undertake essential administrative or reporting tasks – E
Personal qualities, communicating and relating to others
Strong commitment to supporting all learners - E
Excellent organisational skills, time-keeping and reliability – E
Able to build trust and rapport with learners post 16 - E
Resilience, positivity and team working – E
Ability to plan, risk assess and supervise off-site activity, such as visits or work experience placements - E
Safeguarding
Be able to display an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. (E)
This post requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) disclosure at an Enhanced level (E)
Other
Have an understanding of and be able to demonstrate a commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity. (E)
Ability to travel between Landau sites or on Landau business (E)
Hours: 33.5 per week
Salary: £18,551.30 – £19,548.26 (£23,914.80 – £25,200 FTE)
Location: Stoke
Contract: 12-month fixed term to January 2027, Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Covenants & DBS
Landau is committed to equality and inclusion. Guaranteed interviews are offered under the Crisis Homelessness Alliance, Disability Confident Scheme, and the Armed Forces Covenant, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
Landau is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment.
As this role involves regular work with children and young people, and meets the definition of regulated activity, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 you must disclose all unprotected unspent and spent cautions and convictions. Further details on what convictions must be declared can be found in the Governments Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975.
If you are offered this position, Landau will ask you to complete an enhanced DBS check with a children's barred list check and provide at least 2 references.
It is an offence for an individual who has been barred from working with children to apply for regulated activity. Providing false information is also an offence and could result in the rejection of the applicant, summarily dismissal if selected, and possible referral to the police.
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