Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Learning Support Assistant Application Deadline: 12 May 2026: Department: Learning Support: Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Harborne, Birmingham, UK: Compensation: £18,973 - £20,646 / year Description: Promote independence for our students through learning and enabling support Please note the start date for this role will be 1st September 2026. Key Responsibilities: Learning · Recognising & Recording progress of students against their targets · Understand Curriculum area and broad course objectives including the techniques utilised to evidence progress (such as photographs, videos, and witness statements). · Participate in team meetings · Adaptable approach to different learning styles of our students · Understand disability theory & practical implementation of this to engage students in learning · Adapt styles of communication to develop a positive and constructive learning environment · Liaise and implement strategies from specialists (IT/SLT/ Physio) · Support communication through the development of your own skills in communication methods (PECs/Makaton/BSL) · Support Tutors to ensure the classroom environment is suitable for students sensory or support needs ·...