Learning Support Assistant

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join Landau. This role offers more than a job - it provides the chance to support young people who may have faced difficult starts in life and help them build confidence, skills and independence. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with tutors to support learners individually and in small groups.

You will help make learning accessible, engaging and successful by offering encouragement, guidance and practical support. Some days you may lead activities, while on others you will assist tutors and provide one-to-one support, ensuring learners can fully participate in their learning experience. You will be a trusted and approachable presence for learners, helping them overcome challenges, build confidence and develop the skills they need for the future.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting others and making a meaningful difference in learners  day-to-day experiences.

• Support and mentor learners in classrooms, workshops and community settings
• Help tutors adapt lessons and activities so that every learner can achieve
• Work one-to-one or with small groups to overcome barriers to learning
• Develop creative strategies to keep sessions engaging and inclusive
• Assist with learner portfolios, assessments and progress reviews
• Encourage positive behaviour, teamwork and confidence building
• Provide pastoral support and being a trusted person learners can approach
• Support learners to set and achieve personal goals and prepare for exams or next steps
• Assist with work experience placements and enrichment activities
• Support exam preparation and assisting with invigilation and supervision
• Act as a key worker for identified learners and supporting their progress

• A relevant qualification such as Teaching Assistant, AET, or equivalent - giving you the skills to confidently support learners. (Essential)
• maths and English at Level 2 minimum - helping you guide learners and support their progress with confidence. (Essential)
• Experience supporting learners in a similar role - whether in classrooms, workshops, or community settings - and loving every minute of it! (Essential)
• Experience working with learners with SEND, helping them overcome barriers and achieve their goals. (Essential)
• Experience supporting learners with anxiety, low confidence, or who face social or educational disadvantages. (Desirable)
• Experience meeting the needs of learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). (Desirable)
• Experience planning, preparing, or adapting resources and activities to make learning accessible, engaging, and fun. (Desirable)
• Skills and Attributes:
  Creative, innovative, and full of ideas for practical approaches that spark curiosity and motivation in learners. (Essential)
• Confident with IT and able to manage administrative and reporting tasks efficiently. (Essential)
• Strong organisational skills, reliable, and excellent at time-keeping - keeping everything running smoothly. (Essential)
• Able to build trust and strong relationships with post-16 learners, helping them feel supported and inspired. (Essential)
• Resilient, positive, and a true team player, ready to tackle challenges with a smile. (Essential)
• Able to plan, risk assess, and supervise off-site activities such as work experience placements. (Essential)

• Aware of, committed to, and confident in promoting the safety and wellbeing of young people and vulnerable adults. (Essential)
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. (Essential)

• Committed to promoting Equal Opportunities and Diversity and celebrating differences. (Essential)
• Ability to travel between Landau sites or on Landau business as needed. (Essential)

This role is offered under Disability Confident principles and the employer may offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the job.