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Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – SEND Support Roles
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Activate Learning is recruiting dedicated, enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join our team at Banbury College, specialising in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).
About the Role
Our college is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for young people and adults with diverse additional needs. As an LSA, you’ll play a pivotal role in enabling students to achieve independence, confidence, and success in their education and future pathways.
You will work closely with teaching staff to provide personalised support, both in and out of the classroom, catering to learners with fluctuating or complex needs such as:
- Autism
- Learning difficulties
- Physical disabilities
- Social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) challenges
Your role is integral to helping students reach their full potential, contribute to college life, and pursue their post-education aspirations.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Deliver 1:1 and small-group support to SEND students across all levels, from entry-level to GCSEs, Level 3 courses, and further education.
- Assist students in accessing course content, setting and tracking individual learning goals.
- Support the development of independence, life skills, and employability skills alongside academic progress.
- Foster positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment.
- Adapt teaching materials, assessments, and learning approaches to meet specific student needs.
- Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral support, and specialist services to provide a holistic support framework.
- Assist students with medication management and personal care duties, as necessary, under clear guidelines.
- Safeguard the welfare of all students in line with college policy, ensuring prompt reporting and escalation where required.
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Training & Professional Development
- Complete mandatory training in:
- Personal care and hygiene support
- Medication administration and management
- Manual handling techniques
- Safeguarding and child protection
- Attend ongoing CPD opportunities provided by Activate Learning.
What We Look For
We welcome applications from people with a passion for inclusion, compassion, and student success. Preferred, though not essential:
- Experience working with SEND learners (young people, adults, or any age).
- Minimum GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (equivalency accepted).
- Qualifications or certifications in:
- SEND support
- Hospitality, childcare, healthcare, or counselling (skills transferable) would be advantageous.
- A demonstrated ability to:
- Apply bedside manner, empathy, and patience in high-stress environments.
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and professional colleagues; including neurodiverse communicators.
- Adjust swiftly to challenging situations with positive discipline.
- Work flexibly and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
- Strong commitment to safeguarding principles and anti-discriminatory practice.
Working Arrangements
- Contract Type: Fixed-term (August 2026–July 2027), with potential to become permanent.
- Working Hours:
- Term-time only (no holiday or summer coverage).
- 2 weeks mandatory training at start and end of academic year.
- Part-time availability: 35, 28, or 21 hours per week, between 8:30am–5:00pm.
Why Join Activate Learning?
A Culture of Growth & Impact
Roadmaps for career development, including:
- Access to Apprenticeships (e.g., Level 3 Teaching Assistant specialist training).
- Professional advancement in further education.
- A role that directly transforms students’ futures and empowers their lifelong learning journey.
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Inside Benefits
- Fulfilment in Making a Difference: tailor your contributions to create visible impact for students.
- Ongoing SEND-specific training and specialist upskilling.
- Staff wellbeing priority, including:
- Therapy discounts on treatments (mental health, physiotherapy, history writing).
- Relaxed yet supportive community-wide ethos at Banbury College.
- Activities and Events: My Activate app with learning discounts, cinema tickets, and exclusive offers.
- Work-life balance: 6 weeks paid annual leave. -**
About Activate Learning
The UK’s largest fee-funded further education (FE) provider, Activate Learning offers:
- Innovative, locally responsive education across 80+ sites.
- Support for workforce upskilling in priority sectors (health, childcare, construction).
- An ethos based on honesty, integrity, and building global knowledge.
- Recognition as a /separate employer brand with a steady purpose — to empower individuals through education.
Our People Promise?
"We invest in our staff, recognising their ambition and well being as core to our success. We offer a creative and positive environment to flourish."
Application Promise
- Early application recommended (rolling assessment).
- Open cohorts allow for quick revisions; applications close dynamically.
- Disability-friendly recruitment:
- Request reasonable adjustments for interviews by contacting the Talent Team.
- Activate Learning upholds equal opportunities; no barriers to applying.
Strict Process Reminder:
- Unsoliquited CVs from agencies will be screened out if not referred via Activate Learning’s Partner Supply List (PSL).
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