Learning Support Assistant
Coventry
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term to permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Long Term Futures is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming Specialist College in Coventry, supporting young people with a range of learning disabilities and additional needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping learners develop their independence, confidence, and essential life skills. The college provides a supportive and inclusive environment where every learner is encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and personally.
This is a long-term position with a clear pathway to a permanent contract for successful applicants, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking for stability and career progression within specialist education.
Please note: The role involves providing personal and intimate care, so applicants must be comfortable and willing to carry out these responsibilities while maintaining learners' dignity, privacy, and wellbeing. Successful applicants will have an Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS on the Update Service or be willing to pay for a new check to be completed.
About the Role
Working closely with teaching staff and the wider support team, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
Providing 1:1 and small group support to learners with learning disabilities and additional needs
Supporting learners to access educational activities tailored to their individual abilities and learning goals
Providing personal and intimate care, including toileting, hygiene, and other daily living needs where required
Promoting independence, confidence, and the development of essential life skills
Supporting learners with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
Encouraging positive engagement in classroom activities and practical learning sessions
Building strong, trusting relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries
Following individual support plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures
Monitoring learner progress and providing regular feedback to teaching staff
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomesIdeal Candidate Profile
Previous experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, SEND, or additional needs is highly desirable
Experience within a specialist college, SEN school, care setting, or similar environment would be advantageous
Comfortable and willing to provide personal and intimate care
Patient, compassionate, and understanding of individual support needs
Passionate about promoting independence and helping learners develop practical life skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Able to maintain dignity, confidentiality, and professionalism when supporting personal care needs
Reliable, adaptable, and committed to securing a long-term position
A positive attitude and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of young people with additional needsWhy Work with Long Term Futures?
Clear opportunity to secure a permanent contract following a successful long-term placement
Full-time, consistent working hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Opportunity to work within a supportive and rewarding specialist college environment
Weekly pay through a straightforward digital system during your agency placement
Free CPD opportunities, including Safeguarding, SEND, Autism Awareness, and Positive Behaviour Support
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
The chance to make a genuine difference to learners' independence, confidence, and future opportunitiesNext Steps
Apply today with your CV, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Elliott at Long Term Futures.
This is an excellent opportunity for a caring and committed Learning Support Assistant looking to build a long-term career within specialist education, with the opportunity to progress into a permanent position at the college.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, including vulnerable learners. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
