Learning Support Officer

Summary:

Learning Support Officer role with a school committed to inclusion and student success.

About the School:

A school with a long history of excellence, offering a wide range of qualifications and strong industry partnerships to support student success and career readiness.

The Opportunity:

As a Learning Support Officer, you will play a vital role in enabling learners with additional needs to access education, develop independence, and achieve their full potential. Working closely with teaching staff, you’ll provide tailored support across a range of curriculum areas, helping students build confidence, resilience, and the skills they need for future success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide in-class and 1:1 support to learners with SEND, enabling access to the curriculum
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to adapt learning strategies and resources
• Support learners’ personal development, independence, and positive behaviours for learning
• Monitor and record student progress, attendance, and engagement
• Contribute to EHCP outcomes and support planning, review, and intervention processes
• Carry out duties in line with College policies and procedures, including safeguarding and equality commitments
• Develop and maintain accurate records of learner progress and support interventions
• Promote inclusion and ensure all learners are supported to reach their full potential

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience supporting learners with SEND (e.g. ASC, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual learner needs
• Good organisational skills, with experience maintaining accurate records
• A proactive, flexible approach with a commitment to inclusion and learner success

Preferred

• Experience working in further education or a similar setting
• Knowledge of EHCP processes and support planning
• Experience with safeguarding and equality policies
• Experience with assistive technologies or specialist learning tools
• Previous experience in a role involving behaviour management and positive learning environments

Compensation & Benefits:

• 49 days’ holiday, including 30 bookable days plus bank holidays, efficiency days, and Christmas closure
• Pension contributions of 16.8%
• Free counselling and wellbeing support
• Training and development opportunities
• Free breakfast Fridays
• On-site facilities including canteens and a day nursery
• Free parking and electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme