Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Worker – with Personal Care

Location: Peterborough College

Salary: £19,724.66 per annum + £1,200 Personal Care Allowance

Hours: 35 hours per week, 36 weeks per year (term time)

Contract: Permanent

Do you believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive in education — with the right support, at the right time?

If you're compassionate, proactive, and ready to make a real difference in young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

At Peterborough College, part of the Inspire Education Group, we're seeking a Learning Support Worker with Personal Care to join our dedicated Additional Learning Support team.

About the Role

This is a truly rewarding position where no two days are the same. You'll provide one-to-one and in-class support to students with a wide range of needs — including learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and health conditions — helping them to access and engage with their learning fully and confidently.

A key part of your role will include delivering personal and intimate care, supporting mobility, and administering medication, all while ensuring each student's dignity, comfort, and independence are maintained.

You'll work closely with tutors and support teams to create an inclusive learning environment where every student feels supported, safe, and able to succeed.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing personal and intimate care in line with care plans and college policy
• Supporting learners in class and during activities to help them stay focused and engaged
• Assisting with literacy, numeracy, communication, and study skills
• Promoting independence through assistive technology and tailored strategies
• Supporting learners with mobility, including the use of walking aids and wheelchairs
• Recording and monitoring learner progress and updating EHCPs
• Accompanying students on work placements, trips, and enrichment opportunities
• Building strong, supportive relationships with learners and staff

What We're Looking For

You'll need:

• A Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
• A positive, patient and flexible approach
• Experience working with learners in educational, care, or support settings (desirable)
• Willingness to complete or hold a Level 2 qualification in Learning Support
• An understanding of the importance of dignity, respect, and safeguarding
• Confidence with personal care tasks and infection control protocols
• A real passion for inclusive education and learner wellbeing

What You'll Gain

• A fulfilling role with direct impact on learners' lives
• Access to training and professional development
• A supportive team who value collaboration, kindness and empathy
• Generous holiday allowance and a strong pension scheme

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IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £19,724.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person