Learning Support Assistant​/Pastoral Support

Job Overview

Salary: £13 - £20 per hour (£18,000 - £30,000 per annum)

Location: Various FE locations across the North

Job Type: Temporary and Permanent positions available

Working Hours: Part‑time and Full‑time positions available

We are looking for experienced and resilient Learning Support Assistant / Pastoral Support to work with young people undertaking vocational study programmes. Join the UK's leading Further Education recruiter and support learners at Colleges across the North.

• Provide dedicated support to students with additional learning needs, ensuring they can access and engage with the curriculum effectively.
• Assist in the development and delivery of personalised support plans, working closely with teaching staff and the pastoral team.
• Support students’ emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and social development through one‑to‑one and small group interventions.

• Experience working with young people in an educational or support setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Ideally a relevant qualification in education, support work, or youth work (e.g., Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning, Youth Work or equivalent).

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges and training providers in the area
• 1‑2‑1 Specialist Consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf, and CV writing and interview tips
• Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and related pay
• Access to Training and Development – Reed Assessment Centre, Reed Learning
• Eye Test and Spectacle Vouchers
• Referral bonus (up to £200 per successful referral)

Send your updated CV and cover letter to apply. Your application should demonstrate a passion for educational support and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All candidates must have a DBS check and background checks are required. Candidates on the Barred List are ineligible.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest.