Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Additional Learning Support

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Salary: £21,697 per year (per annum, full time)

Posted 12 Jan 2026 – Closes 09 Feb 2026

Role:
Full-time Learning Support Assistant to support learners in the Additional Learning Support team across Luton and Hemel Hempstead campuses.

• Supervise students under teacher oversight, ensuring safe working practices.
• Demonstrate the correct use of equipment and materials to students.
• Contribute to supervision of student recreational activities and educational visits.
• Act as a role model for students, promoting high standards of conduct and behaviour.
• Maintain designated practical work areas, ensuring cleanliness and health and safety compliance.
• Check, maintain and repair equipment as required.
• Prepare equipment and materials for teaching and learning activities.
• Provide technical advice to staff and students on selected equipment and materials.
• Operate a booking system to control allocation and usage of equipment and resources.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of consumables and order supplies.
• Maintain inventories of equipment according to procedures.
• Safely dispose of waste materials.
• Undertake risk assessments and implement control measures for designated processes.
• Provide first aid in the event of an accident within the practical work area.

• Minimum Level 3 qualification and experience working with 16‑to‑19‑year‑olds and/or adults with learning difficulties or disabilities.

• Proven enthusiasm for supporting students with a wide range of learning difficulties or disabilities in an FE setting.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of students.

• Ability to keep accurate records and work independently when required.

• Knowledge of EHCP procedures and gathering information for annual review meetings is desirable.

You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on‑site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

The closing date for applications is 21st January 2026.

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