Learner Support Assistant

Learner Support Assistant

Application Deadline: 5 January 2026

Department: Learner Support

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus

Reporting To: Jenny Quinn

Compensation: £23,632 / year

Description
Job Title: Learner Support Assistant
Role Type: Part-Time (Contracts of up to 31 hours available) Term Time Only (34 weeks)
Salary: £23,632 Full-Time Equivalent salary + potential bolt-on payments for further skills and qualifications.  FTE salary is pro-rata based on actual hours and weeks worked

Join an Outstanding Team 

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

Role
 
We are expanding our learner support team and are looking for candidates who are passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives. Do you have the enthusiasm to raise student achievement and support individuals with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you   We are looking for a passionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team and provide high-quality academic and vocational support to SEND students during scheduled teaching and learning sessions.   If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are the ideal candidate for this role, we urge you to apply now.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks Main Responsibilities: - Provide effective support in taught sessions to students with SEND to create equality of opportunity within the classroom. - Motivate and enthuse SEND students to fully participate within the curriculum. - Gain a clear understanding of students' SEND requirements and implement the support outlined within their support plan and/or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). - Support students in a way that promotes independence as much as possible.   Main Tasks: - Supporting and encouraging students in their college work. - Maintaining daily logs of support using the College's information system, ProMonitor. - Providing small group and 1:1 support in lessons to learners with SEND. - Supporting students to understand and interpret instructions. - Accessing schemes of work, lesson plans, and liaising with the class lecturer to ensure effective support. - Note taking when necessary. - Offering practical assistance in the classroom/workshop as necessary.

Requirements

• A level 2 qualification in Maths and English
• A minimum of a level 3 qualification
• Experience in supporting students in a classroom environment with SEND
• Knowledge and understanding of the challenges and demands of working with people with SEND
• Excellent oral communication and inter-personal skills in order to work effectively with students and mainstream staff.
• Empathy, sensitivity and ability to develop and sustain a rapport with both staff and students
• Good organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and assist students in record keeping/portfolios assembly (where appropriate).
• Basic competency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, or equivalent packages.

Please see the person specification for the full criteria. 

Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College
Why Join Hugh Baird College? 

When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you: 

Generous holiday allowance  Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.   
Flexible Working  We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.   
Medicash  Access to Medicash's health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.

Pension Scheme  You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.   
Professional Development  We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.   
Industrial Commercial Updates  Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.   
Reward and Recognition  Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.

Lifestyle Fitness Gym  You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.   
Health and Wellbeing  You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.   
Travel  You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.   
Retail Discounts  You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.

Blue Light Card
You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.

Interested candidates are advised to apply early, as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found.

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