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Learning Support Worker
Job Posted: 20 hours ago
Salary: £ 25,095 - 25,095 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds
Expire in: a month
Job Description
LEARNING SUPPORT WORKER (TTO)
Hours: 29.5 hours per week x 38 weeks
Salary: £25,095 per annum, pro rata
As an award-winning college, we are always looking for exceptional staff to join our team. We
truly value our support staff who have a key role in supporting and developing our students.
Duties will include working in the classroom to provide support for students with Special
Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that they can integrate as fully as
possible in learning activities alongside their mainstream peers. Using intervention techniques
to deal with both emotional and behavioural issues will form a large part of the role.
You will be working with our most vulnerable SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities)
students to support their learning, achievement and progression into adulthood both in and
out of the classroom environment. You will develop supportive relationships with students
whilst maintaining professional boundaries and use strategies to promote/reinforce student
self-esteem. The ideal candidates will have previous experience of working with young people
in an educational capacity and must have a good understanding of EHCPs and SEND. It is
essential you have knowledge and experience of different learning needs and using strategies
to support students to become independent. You will need excellent communication skills and
be able to work both under the direction of the class tutor and using your own initiative.
This role would be great experience for those considering a career in teaching/education,
social work or working with people who have learning difficulties.
You will receive training on how to undertake the role as part of your induction and additional
training is also available on a range of difficulties such as dyslexia and ADHD.
You must have 5 GCSEs (Grade A*-C) including English Language and Maths at Level 2 or
equivalent, you should also have some experience of assisting students with learning
difficulties and disabilities and experience of the FE sector would be a distinct advantage.
In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that
includes:
Family-friendly policies, including flexible working arrangements
A well-respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund with an above average employer contribution)
Free car parking at all our college sites (on a first come, first served basis)
Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
Superb opportunities for training and development
Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme
Discounts and offers at major Street and Online retailers
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
So, if you’d like to be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most
diverse employment sectors in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that all applications should be completed online. Please visit the vacancies
section of our website or press APPLY
Closing Date: Tuesday 30th September 2025
Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
and in line with KCSIE (2024) an online check will be conducted on information available in
the public domain.
Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable
adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people
being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.
Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We
value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and
actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+
community, as they are under-represented at our College. Join us in creating a workplace
where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment
education in England.
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we will get in touch with agencies directly.
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