Learning Support Assistant (Stoke)
| Posting date: | 12 March 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) per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | ST1 4HG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Landau Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 101240 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join Landau. This role offers more than a job – it is an opportunity to support young people who may have faced challenging starts in life to build brighter futures. As an LSA, you will support and mentor learners, including those with disabilities or disadvantages, helping them engage, achieve and progress in their studies.
If this opportunity interests you, please apply with your CV. If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete an application form. Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed to and can be made to Olivia Antinoro Education Lead at 01782 793040
You will:
• Support and mentor learners in training environments, both on and off site, to meet programme requirements under the direction of tutors and the Programme Coordinator
• Work with tutors to identify additional support needs and adapt learning materials and activities to enable learners to achieve
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help learners develop knowledge, skills, confidence and independence
• Identify barriers to learning and implementing strategies to support learners in overcoming challenges
• Support tutors with learner portfolios, assessments, progress reviews, feedback and programme administration
• Promote positive behaviour management and applying policies fairly and consistently while maintaining accurate records where required
• Contribute to creative approaches that engage learners and support the delivery and success of study programmes
• Provide pastoral support and impartial information, advice and guidance to help learners build confidence and progress
• Support learners to achieve learning objectives, complete portfolios and prepare for assessments and personal development goals
• Assist learners with any medical or health needs while in the centre
• Keep tutors and managers informed of learner progress and supporting communication with learners, parents and relevant agencies where required
• Assist with work experience placements, enrichment activities and progression opportunities
• Provide additional support for learners with special educational needs or Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Encourage learners to take an active role in their learning and reflect on their progress during reviews
• Act as key worker for identified learners, supporting engagement, attendance and achievement
• Monitor learner wellbeing and safeguarding requirements
• Support the wider organisation when required and contributing to team and departmental meetings
• Transport learners to activities using public transport, Landau vehicles or your own vehicle where appropriate
• Promote Landau positively and acting as an ambassador for the charity
• Provide management information and organisational support where required
Person specification
Job title: 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
Skills and attributes
Safeguarding and/or First Aid training or willingness to train- D
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
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
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 hours per week
Salary: £18,551.30 - £19,548.26 (£23,914.80 - £25,200 FTE) per annum
Location: Stoke
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.
If this opportunity interests you, please apply with your CV. If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete an application form. Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed to and can be made to Olivia Antinoro Education Lead at 01782 793040
You will:
• Support and mentor learners in training environments, both on and off site, to meet programme requirements under the direction of tutors and the Programme Coordinator
• Work with tutors to identify additional support needs and adapt learning materials and activities to enable learners to achieve
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help learners develop knowledge, skills, confidence and independence
• Identify barriers to learning and implementing strategies to support learners in overcoming challenges
• Support tutors with learner portfolios, assessments, progress reviews, feedback and programme administration
• Promote positive behaviour management and applying policies fairly and consistently while maintaining accurate records where required
• Contribute to creative approaches that engage learners and support the delivery and success of study programmes
• Provide pastoral support and impartial information, advice and guidance to help learners build confidence and progress
• Support learners to achieve learning objectives, complete portfolios and prepare for assessments and personal development goals
• Assist learners with any medical or health needs while in the centre
• Keep tutors and managers informed of learner progress and supporting communication with learners, parents and relevant agencies where required
• Assist with work experience placements, enrichment activities and progression opportunities
• Provide additional support for learners with special educational needs or Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Encourage learners to take an active role in their learning and reflect on their progress during reviews
• Act as key worker for identified learners, supporting engagement, attendance and achievement
• Monitor learner wellbeing and safeguarding requirements
• Support the wider organisation when required and contributing to team and departmental meetings
• Transport learners to activities using public transport, Landau vehicles or your own vehicle where appropriate
• Promote Landau positively and acting as an ambassador for the charity
• Provide management information and organisational support where required
Person specification
Job title: 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
Skills and attributes
Safeguarding and/or First Aid training or willingness to train- D
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
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
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 hours per week
Salary: £18,551.30 - £19,548.26 (£23,914.80 - £25,200 FTE) per annum
Location: Stoke
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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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.