Learning Support Assistant

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Role: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £23,557 and £25,849 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 36 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

We are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Foundation Learning & Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Student-Centred Support – Provide tailored assistance to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access learning across classroom, community, and workplace settings.
• Personal & Practical Care – Deliver personal care and physical support as needed, administer medication (with training), and promote independence through life-skills development.
• Learning & Progress Monitoring – Support individual learning plans, prepare resources, track progress, and contribute to reports and reviews in collaboration with teaching staff.
• Team Collaboration & Events – Work closely with the Pathways Team, assist with administrative tasks, and participate in college events such as open days and transition activities.
• Safeguarding & Professional Standards – Uphold safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety policies, maintain a safe and stimulating environment, and engage in ongoing training and development.

• Qualifications & Knowledge – Holds Level 2 in Maths and English, with a relevant Level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards it, and a working understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Experience & Technical Skills – Experienced in supporting young people with SEND in educational or care settings, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records.
• Communication & Teamwork – Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills across all formats, works well independently and collaboratively, and contributes positively to team dynamics.
• Values & Professionalism – Committed to creating a welcoming learning environment, promoting the college’s reputation, and working flexibly across all sites with a respectful and adaptable attitude.
• Safeguarding & Integrity – Understands safeguarding responsibilities, maintains appropriate boundaries with learners, and is committed to continuous professional development and high standards of conduct.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 19 November 2025

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017…