Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Positions available for September start, so interviews are pre-scheduled for Friday 28th August.

Our SEN LSA's work term-time only and we currently have 2 positions available for the 2026-27 academic year.

30 hours per week (across 5 days) is the maximum for this kind of role at ATL, however we can flexibly accommodate a range of part-time options to support your work-life balance- please let us know in your application how many days per week you are seeking!

The Job Role:
You will be supporting ‘high-needs’ learners in working towards their vocational qualification goals and contributing to the development of learners at all abilities by providing support to teaching staff both in and out of the classroom.

The Candidates:

• Level 3 qualification (Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent);
• Experience of working in an educational establishment, with an excellent understanding of and commitment to safeguarding;
• Sound IT skills with experience of using computerised systems and office based software;
• Able to follow lesson plans to support delivery of training and assessing learners' work;
• Able to interact positively, pleasantly and efficiently at all levels, both internal and external;
• Good organisational skills;
• Willing to seek guidance from senior staff and work in harmony with the responsible tutor(s) to provide consistent support to learners;
• Able to maintain absolute confidentiality of information;
• Able to work flexibly where required.

Application by CV and supporting statement to [email protected] quoting reference SEN/FTC/0826 - please ensure you include your personal email contact.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday 26 August 2026

As noted above, early applicants will be invited to interview on Friday 28 August, for an anticipated start for successful candidates in September 2026.

Due to the nature of the support work to be undertaken, these roles are not suitable for remote work and will need to be carried out in-person, on-site.

As part of our commitment to Safer Recruitment in Education, all successful candidates will require an Enhanced DBS check (facilitated by ATL).

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Experience:

• Learning Support: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person