Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant Starting salary £21,627 per annum for full time, term time only. Fixed term for the 26/27 academic year Do you have a passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning? Are you dedicated to supporting students with SEND, complex medical needs, or additional learning requirements? Ready to empower students to achieve autonomy, self-confidence, and success as they prepare for adulthood? If you have answered yes to these questions, then we want to hear from you! At Blackpool Sixth, we specialise in 16–19 education and pride ourselves on being a first-class college where students thrive. We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support and Inclusion department. Working as part of a cross-college team, you will support students with disabilities, learning needs, or medical requirements to operate as independently as possible and fully contribute to college life. Whether you’re taking your first steps into educational support or looking to build on an established career, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your practice in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Our Learning Support and Inclusion department is collaborative, high-performing, and student-focused, with a strong track record of achievement and progression. You’ll be joining a highly experienced and supportive team that shares resources, ideas, and a genuine commitment to helping every student succeed. This is a fixed term position for the 26/27 academic year. A day in your new role could see you: providing in-class and out-of-class support to an identified cohort of students with SEND and complex medical needs. helping students develop independent learning skills, positive behaviours, and self-esteem. assisting students with specific physical, personal care, or medical needs following appropriate training and risk assessments. monitoring student progress and liaising with teaching, pastoral staff, and parents/carers to support academic success. maintaining accurate digital support records and adapting class materials using college systems. providing examination invigilation and access arrangement support. accompanying students on college-organised trips and work experience placements. participating in first aid duty team responsibilities and safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Empower independence. Support success. Help us unlock the potential of the next generation of learners – apply today! Closing date : 3rd September 2026 at 08:00am Interviews : 10th September 2026 Find everything you need here to get started with your online application. The benefits Our people are extremely important to us and we are therefore delighted to provide the following benefits: Cycle to work scheme for contracts over 12 months Free use of the college gym Education specific learning and development Free car parking Subsidised Costa Coffee on site and a wide range of catering outlets An in house People & Wellbeing site with loads of self-help guidance Access to wellbeing and counselling services for you and your family Wellbeing day with the full day off for all Long service awards recognising loyalty and dedication 15 hours of gifted TOIL (pro-rata) to use for flexibility throughout the year Family friendly policies to support our staff with parenting and caring responsibilities Be yourself; enjoy being part of a culture and community with different backgrounds, interests, faiths and lifestyles Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards. All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply