Learning Support Assistant; Adult & Cognassist Facilitator

Role

Learning Support Assistant (Adult) & Cognassist Facilitator

Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary is between £25,585 and £30,915 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Permanent – Full 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.

• Cognassist Delivery & Facilitation – Lead adult learner cohorts through the Cognassist assessment, deliver presentations on its purpose and use, and ensure completion at the start of the learner journey.
• Learner Support & Case Management – Manage a caseload of around 300 learners, providing monthly one‑to‑one support meetings for those with matched Cognassist profiles and recording outcomes on the platform.
• Collaboration & Progress Monitoring – Work closely with curriculum teams to drive learner engagement, contribute to review and evaluation meetings, and maintain accurate Cognassist records, notes and progress reports.
• Student Engagement & Wider Participation – Support College functions such as inductions and open days, encouraging adult learners to use Cognassist strategies to aid progress and achievement.
• Compliance, Safeguarding & College Responsibilities – Uphold safeguarding, EDI and health & safety standards, participate in cross‑campus activities, invigilation, and training, and undertake additional duties as required.

• Qualifications & Core Requirements – Level 2 Learner Support Certificate (or willingness to achieve), plus Level 2 Maths and English, with strong ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience Supporting Learners – Experience working with individuals in educational settings, including adult learners and those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Learner Experience & Professionalism – Consistently supports a high‑quality, welcoming and inclusive learning environment, demonstrating strong performance, accurate record‑keeping and effective communication across all formats.
• Teamwork, Initiative & Adaptability – Able to work independently and collaboratively, valuing colleagues’ expertise, maintaining professionalism and representing the College positively within the community.
• Safeguarding, Boundaries & Flexibility – Committed to safeguarding responsibilities, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, working flexibly across all Tresham sites with a positive and adaptable attitude.

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: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• 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 that 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 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education…