Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting learners? Dovetail and Slate are an employment business working in partnership with over 200 colleges across the UK, is offering exciting Learning Support Assistant opportunities for…

Pay rate £17 – £17.50/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 16 September 2026

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Are you passionate about supporting learners? Dovetail and Slate are an employment business working in partnership with over 200 colleges across the UK, is offering exciting Learning Support Assistant opportunities for individuals with experience supporting learners or from a care background. No formal teaching qualifications are required, just a genuine enthusiasm for supporting learners in their education journey.

Responsibilities:

1:1 and group support of students with additional learning needs
Supporting teachers/lecturers to ensure an inclusive learning environment for SEN students
Safeguarding of vulnerable learners
Full time and part time hours are available.
Term time only roles are available also.

Requirements:

Experience working with SEN children or young adults
Experience in educationOR an extensive care background

Knowledge of additional learning needs
Up to date Safeguarding training, or a willingness to obtain
Enhanced DBS or a willingness to obtain.

Benefits/Packages:

Competitive hourly rates (depending on experience & qualifications) - weekly pay!
Flexible working hours
Support and guidance
Opportunity to inspire and shape the next generation.
Temp to Perm Roles Available
Usual college benefits and job satisfaction

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.

Because education matters.

© Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Business

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