Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Full-time (35 hours per week) | Term Time Only | Long-term contract (12 months+ / ongoing)

Salary: £26,500 - £27,500 pro rata (term time only) + Training & Development + First Aid Training

Location: Bromley and surrounding areas

Are you passionate about supporting young people and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you want to make a genuine difference every day, while working for a supportive and inclusive education provider that invests in your professional development?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Further Education college, where

you will play a vital role in helping learners achieve their educational goals, develop independence, and access every aspect of college life.

Working closely with curriculum staff and the Learning Support team, you will provide one-to-one and small group support, remove barriers to learning, and help create an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.

This role would suit someone with experience supporting learners with SEN or additional needs, excellent communication skills, and a caring, patient approach. Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in education, care, youth work, support work, or similar sectors.

The Role:

Provide learning and accessibility support for learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Support students to access learning programmes, college services and enrichment activities

Assist with personal care, mobility and wellbeing where required

Help learners develop independence, study skills and self-advocacy

Support the implementation and review of individual support plans and EHCP outcomes

Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents/carers and external agencies

Ensure assistive technology and specialist equipment are available and operational

Act as a College First Aider (training provided if required)

The Person:

Experience supporting learners with SEN, additional needs or vulnerable individuals

Good standard of general education with Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to achieve)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Able to build positive relationships with learners, colleagues and external stakeholders

Team player with a proactive and flexible approach

Comfortable supporting learners with personal care and mobility where required

Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion

First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain oneReference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further opportunities, please click "Apply Now" or contact Christopher Palmer-White at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates