Learning Support Assistant (Further Education)
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Wirral, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 206261 |
Summary
Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant (Long-Term Temporary - with Potential for Permanent Opportunities)
Location: Merseyside
Salary: Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Long-Term Temporary (with the possibility of a permanent role)
Start Date: ASAP / To be confirmed
About the Role
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive college in Merseyside. This is a long-term temporary position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential in a further education environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEN.
Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEN.
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Assist students with a range of additional needs, including learning difficulties, autism, and social/emotional needs.
Assist students with a range of additional needs, including learning difficulties, autism, and social/emotional needs.
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Support students in accessing course materials and participating in classroom activities.
Support students in accessing course materials and participating in classroom activities.
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Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement with learning.
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement with learning.
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Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN coordinators, and support teams.
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN coordinators, and support teams.
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Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff where required.
Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff where required.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
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Experience working with young people or adults with Special Educational Needs.
Experience working with young people or adults with Special Educational Needs.
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A patient, empathetic, and supportive approach.
A patient, empathetic, and supportive approach.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
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A proactive and flexible attitude.
A proactive and flexible attitude.
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Relevant qualifications or training in education, SEN, or support work (desirable but not essential).
Relevant qualifications or training in education, SEN, or support work (desirable but not essential).
What We Offer
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A supportive and inclusive college environment.
A supportive and inclusive college environment.
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Opportunity to gain valuable experience in further education.
Opportunity to gain valuable experience in further education.
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Ongoing support and professional development.
Ongoing support and professional development.
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Potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.
Potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.
If you are passionate about supporting learners with additional needs and want to make a meaningful difference in a college setting, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.
Location: Merseyside
Salary: Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Long-Term Temporary (with the possibility of a permanent role)
Start Date: ASAP / To be confirmed
About the Role
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive college in Merseyside. This is a long-term temporary position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential in a further education environment.
Key Responsibilities
-
Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEN.
Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEN.
-
Assist students with a range of additional needs, including learning difficulties, autism, and social/emotional needs.
Assist students with a range of additional needs, including learning difficulties, autism, and social/emotional needs.
-
Support students in accessing course materials and participating in classroom activities.
Support students in accessing course materials and participating in classroom activities.
-
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement with learning.
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement with learning.
-
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN coordinators, and support teams.
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN coordinators, and support teams.
-
Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff where required.
Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff where required.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
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Experience working with young people or adults with Special Educational Needs.
Experience working with young people or adults with Special Educational Needs.
-
A patient, empathetic, and supportive approach.
A patient, empathetic, and supportive approach.
-
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-
The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
-
A proactive and flexible attitude.
A proactive and flexible attitude.
-
Relevant qualifications or training in education, SEN, or support work (desirable but not essential).
Relevant qualifications or training in education, SEN, or support work (desirable but not essential).
What We Offer
-
A supportive and inclusive college environment.
A supportive and inclusive college environment.
-
Opportunity to gain valuable experience in further education.
Opportunity to gain valuable experience in further education.
-
Ongoing support and professional development.
Ongoing support and professional development.
-
Potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.
Potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.
If you are passionate about supporting learners with additional needs and want to make a meaningful difference in a college setting, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.