Learning Support Assistant – Willow Tree

• APPLICATION DEADLINE

December 31, 2026

• DEPARTMENT

• EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Permanent

30.7 hours per week, 39 Weeks Per Year hours

• SALARY

£19,336.80

£27,244.84 FTE

• REPORTING TO

Manager of the Willow Tree Centre

• VACANCY REFERENCE

VN0022/25

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join The Willow Tree Centre at Telford College!

Are you passionate about making a difference? The Willow Tree Centre supports students with severe and profound learning disabilities, led by our dedicated Manager of the Willow Tree Centre.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Inspire Learning: Help students thrive on their educational journeys.
• Collaborate: Work with the Leadership Team and Learning Facilitator to create a nurturing environment.
• Build Connections: Develop strong relationships with students, staff, and families.

If you’re ready to create positive change, we want to hear from you!

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work at all times according to the aims and policies of The Willow Tree Centre and Telford College
• To undertake work/teaching programmes with individuals or groups of students
• To assist the Learning Facilitator in maintaining a safe and stimulating environment
• To undertake professional development and training across The Willow Tree Centre/College as appropriate.
• To support inclusion/outreach work as required
• To assist in the setting up and cleaning away of all activities within the curriculum
• To undertake and provide assistance with the personal care needs of students such as toileting, feeding and mobility (this may require a level of physical fitness appropriate to the requirements of the individual needing care g. pushing a wheelchair) in accordance with the policy of The Willow Tree Centre and of the College.
• To supervise meal and break times as required, this may involve assisting students with the purchase and carrying of food and drink in areas within The Willow Tree Centre and the wider College.
• To provide supervision at social times to enable learners to access clubs/activities.
• To supervise students in and out of transport at the beginning and end of the day.
• To support students in relation to learning/additional needs including physical, behavioural, medical, emotional, sensory etc.
• To support all aspects of the curriculum as timetabled and to provide assistance across all areas of work which the students undertake including (but not exclusively) essential skills, social skills and a range of vocational activities associated with work preparation and Some of these will take place off the College campus.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and staff at all levels. Including excellent ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to implement training and carry out tasks independently
• Excellent ability to make and record observations/support making of resources and prepare work for students
• Very good understanding and use of spoken English in order to receive and give instructions and comply with health and safety procedures
• Experience of and genuine desire to work with children and adults with severe/profound learning difficulties/additional needs

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Hold a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths or equivalent or be prepares to work towards it.