Learning Support Assistant SEND - College
Learning & Care Support Assistant (SEND) Hayes & Uxbridge, West London £24,572 Actual Salary (36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year) Term Time Only | Full Time Working Hours: 8:45am - 4:30pm
BS Social Care is pleased to be recruiting on behalf of a respected education provider for Learning & Care Support Assistants to support students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) across specialist SEND provisions in Hayes and Uxbridge. This is a highly rewarding opportunity for caring, patient, and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping young people develop independence, confidence, and essential life skills while accessing education in a safe and supportive environment.
The Role
As a Learning & Care Support Assistant, you will provide one-to-one and small group support to students with complex learning disabilities and additional needs, helping them participate fully in college life and achieve their individual goals. You will support both learning and personal care needs, working closely with teaching staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure students receive the highest standard of care and educational support.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing one-to-one and small group support to learners with PMLD and complex needs.
- Assisting students to access learning activities and integrate into the classroom environment.
- Encouraging and promoting independence wherever possible.
- Supporting students with personal care, feeding, and daily living activities.
- Administering medication in line with agreed procedures and care plans.
- Supporting learners during practical sessions, workshops, educational visits, and community activities.
- Assisting students with mobility around the campus.
- Providing therapeutic interventions where appropriately trained.
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to student reviews and progress reports.
- Supporting students during break and lunchtime periods where required.
- Working collaboratively with tutors, therapists, families, and support teams.
- Identifying and reporting any safeguarding or welfare concerns.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Experience working with or supporting young people
- Good standard of education, including Maths and English
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to engage, motivate, and support learners
- Willingness to undertake personal care duties
- Flexible and proactive approach to supporting students
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Understanding of safeguarding and equality principles
- Willingness to complete Manual Handling and Medication Training (if not already qualified)
- Ability to work across Hayes and Uxbridge sites if required
Desirable
- Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and additional needs
- Manual Handling training
- Medication Administration training
- Team Teach training
- Administrative and IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Experience working within education, SEND, care, or support settings
What's on Offer?
- Term-time only role with school holidays off
- Full-time (36 hours)
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
- Specialist SEND setting with opportunities to develop your skills and career
Important Information
Working hours are 8:45am to 4:30pm , with a 30-minute lunch break.
Work locations may include Hayes and/or Uxbridge .
Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and all appropriate safeguarding checks.
If you have a passion for supporting young people with additional needs and want to be part of a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with BS Social Care.