Activate Learning
Learning Support Assistant
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Learning Support Assistant
About The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant
Activate Learning is recruiting a caring and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our specialist team based at our brand new Vocational and Lifeskills Hub for Post-16 learners with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in Wokingham.
You will be supporting young people aged 16-25 with complex needs to re-engage in education through personalised, therapeutic, and vocational pathways.
Responsibilities
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Support learners across:
- Engagement
- Employment (vocational/supported internships)
- Academic pathways
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Work with teachers to:
- Raise attainment
- Promote independence, confidence, and social inclusion
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Provide support in:
- Class
- Small groups
- 1:1 settings
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Assist with:
- Personalised learning programmes linked to EHCP targets
- Adapting materials to support literacy, numeracy, and communication needs
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Use trauma-informed approaches to support:
- Behaviour regulation
- Emotional regulation
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Support learners in:
- Community and work-based settings
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Monitor progress and maintain accurate records
Note: This is a part-time (4 days/week) fixed-term contract until August 2027, fulfilling term-time only professional obligations.
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Requirements
To succeed as a Learning Support Assistant at Activate Learning, you’ll need:
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above*)
- Experience supporting:
- Young people (aged 16+) with:
- SEMH
- Autism
- Complex needs
- Young people (aged 16+) with:
- Strong:
- Communication
- Organisation
- IT skills
- Personality traits:
- Calm, flexible, and proactive
- Caring approach
- Ability to:
- Manage challenging behaviour
- Support learner independence
- Willingness to:
- Learn
- Undertake professional development
Why Choose Activate Learning?
You will make a real difference—supporting young people while thriving in a specialist, supportive team. You’ll benefit from:
Growth & Development
- Continuous learning and professional development
- Wellbeing-focused resources and support groups
- Induction and tailored development programs
Workplace Perks
- **2–3 monthtection, Health Cash Plan (supporting dependents with optical, dental, and health screening)
- Up to 6 weeks paid leave per year
- Twelve-point pay scale with competitive increments
- Free on-site amenities:
- Parking
- Cafeterias
- Hair and beauty salons
- Gym access
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Who Are We?
Activate Learning is a global pioneer in education, dedicated to transformative learning. We empower both our employees and learners through:
- Individual career growth opportunities
- Diverse, inclusive environment
- Commitment to career goals and community
- Large-organisation benefits with local partnership
Together, we unlock the best in each other.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
Activate Learning actively encourages applications from candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria in all potentialities of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. We prioritise accessibility and inclusivity.
- If adjustments are needed during the application/interview process, contact the Talent Team directly.
- DBS checks are mandatory for all successful candidates.
Note: Job-specific health surveillance may apply for certain roles.
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