Learning Support Assistant

Bristol City Corporation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government body in the UK seeks two part-time Learning Support Assistants to help deliver a four-week employability program for young adults. You will support tutors and assist learners with additional needs while fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in youth work or social care, alongside strong communication skills. This role is fixed-term for 12 months, with a flexible schedule in community settings where you’ll make a positive impact on learners' lives.

Benefits

A supportive and inclusive working environment

CPD opportunities to develop skills

Chance to work in diverse settings

Role that changes lives

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals in youth work or social care settings.
• A calm, patient, and inclusive approach.
• An understanding of trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the Tutor in delivering the employability course.
• Assist learners with additional needs.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage learners towards progression.

Skills

Experience supporting people in learning

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Confidence using digital tools

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Overview

Fixed Term for 12 months, Part Time 24 hours per week:

• Week 1 - 28 hours per week (9am–4pm)
• Week 2 - 28 hours per week (9am–4pm)
• Week 3 - 28 hours per week (9am–4pm)
• Week 4 - 28 hours per week (9am–4pm)
• Week 5 (planning week) - 5 hours

Location: Courses run currently in Knowle and Hartcliffe, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, followed by a planning week where you are required to attend 1 x 5-hour team meeting.

Are you passionate about helping young adults build confidence and skills? Do you enjoy supporting learning in welcoming, inclusive, hands‑on environments?

We are recruiting 2 x Learning Support Assistants (LSA) to work alongside the Employability Course Tutors to support young adults (aged 17–21) taking part in our four‑week employability programme.

Responsibilities

• Support the Tutor to deliver a four‑week employability course (20 hours per week).
• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to learners with additional needs.
• Help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
• Model positive behaviours, communication and practical skills.
• Assist with classroom set‑up, resources, and digital tools.
• Support learners to stay engaged, build confidence and work towards their goals.
• Work with the Tutor and Career Coach to encourage progression into learning, volunteering or employment.
• Work collaboratively with Youth Guarantee colleagues, partners and support staff.

About The Learners

• Our learners are young adults who may:
• Have few or no formal qualifications.
• Be unemployed or Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET).
• Face multiple and complex barriers to work.
• Have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, addiction or displacement.
• Speak English as an additional language.
• Need a calm, supportive space to build their confidence and skills.

What You’ll Need

We welcome people from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience or insight into the challenges our young adults face.

• Experience supporting people in learning, youth work, social care or similar settings.
• A calm, patient, inclusive approach and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence using digital tools.
• An understanding of trauma‑informed practice, safeguarding and equality.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• A teaching assistant qualification is welcomed but not essential.

Why Bristol City Council

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high‑profile organisation.

Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• CPD and opportunities to develop your skills.
• The chance to work in community settings with diverse learner groups.
• A role that genuinely changes lives.

How to Apply

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we may shortlist against the desirable criteria as well, so please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment. For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to. If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

Equality and Support

We are a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves; we are committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to ensure fairness.