Learning Support Assistant; SEN

Job Title:

Learning Support Assistant

Location:

Crewe

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract:

Full‑Time & Part‑Time Opportunities Available

Salary: £15+ per hour (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Morgan Hunt is working in partnership with a specialist land‑based college in Crewe that provides vocational education and training for learners aged 16+. The college offers hands‑on programmes in agriculture, horticulture, animal care, countryside management and other land‑based industries, equipping students with practical skills for meaningful careers.

This unique learning environment blends classroom education with practical outdoor settings such as farms, workshops and specialist facilities. It supports a significant number of students with SEND, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism and complex learning difficulties. Structured pastoral care and behavioural support help learners stay engaged, safe and on track with their studies and work placements.

• Provide specialist behavioural and learning support to students across classroom and practical land‑based settings.
• Work closely with tutors, vocational instructors, therapists, employers and families to deliver personalised support strategies.
• Contribute to and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and EHCP targets.
• Support students in developing employability, independence and essential life skills.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in both academic and practical sessions.
• Share best‑practice strategies with colleagues to enhance SEND and behaviour support provision.

• Experience supporting learners with SEND, ideally within an educational or vocational setting.
• Understanding of autism, sensory needs, behaviour management strategies and SEMH.
• Confidence working in practical, outdoor and land‑based environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, professional relationships.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach, with a passion for helping young people thrive.
• Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
• Have an enhanced DBS on the Child Barred List (registered on the Update Service) or be willing to obtain one.
• Be able to provide two professional references.

If you are passionate about supporting young people in a hands‑on, vocational learning environment and want to play a key role in their personal and professional development, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to make a meaningful difference.