Learning Support Assistant (Part Time, Reduced Year)

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Job Reference LUM288/2884

Apply for this job Number of Positions Requested: 4 Contract Type: LEG - Permanent - Reduced Year Working Weeks / Fixed Term Dates: 39 weeks Salary: £25,948 per annum pro rata Working Hours: 18.5 hours (0.5 FTE) City/Town: Leeds Closing Date: 27/10/2026 Job Category: Student Support Group Member: Leeds City College Campus: Joseph Priestley Centre

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave: 
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About the Role

Leeds City College requires experienced SEND professionals to support students with Educational Health Care Plans, based at our Preparation for Adulthood provision at Beeston (SEND). 

This will include physically supporting students within the classroom, helping with personal care, and, at times, pushing a wheelchair. Additionally, you will be an operational main point of contact with local authorities and contribute to positive outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable students.

Please note, this role is part-time, reduced year. You will work 18.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The pro rata'd salary is £11,838 per annum. 

What You Will Do

• Provide support within the classroom and off-site visits.
• Help provide support for students with additional needs ie essential wheelchair user, hearing impairment, visual impairment etc.
• Involved in planning, preparation and assessment of learning as part of the course team.
• Providing in-class support to meet needs of students who have high needs.
• Providing curriculum teachers/assessors and Learning Support team members with verbal and written reports on students who have high needs or SEN.
• Assisting with emergency evacuation plans and practices, and helping with all emergency evacuations.
• Keeping accurate and timely records, recording progress and strategies used, as required.

About You

• Must have or be working towards English and Maths at Functional Skills Level 2 (Equivalent to GCSE grade C/Level 4) or above.
• Relevant experience, knowledge and understanding of working in the Sector - Personal care, supporting students who use wheelchairs. 
• Relevant qualification in related area.
• Must be IT literate.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with staff/students at all levels in the college.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and lif