Learning Support Assistant (Fixed-term)

Family Care Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant in Telford to improve the lives of young people. This role involves supporting students with their education within a specialized setting. Ideal candidates should have experience with children, an emotional intelligence approach to learning, and a passion for inclusive education. The position offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children.

Benefits

Salary: Up to £13 per hour

Extensive training and career progression

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension

Long Service Rewards

Qualifications

• Must have a nurturing, patient, and emotionally intelligent approach to support young people.
• Experience in working with children or young people is essential.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being.

Responsibilities

• Support students with tailored learning activities alongside teachers.
• Promote emotional regulation and social development.
• Help maintain a safe and engaging classroom environment.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Nurturing and patient approach

Emotional intelligence

Collaboration and reflection

Passionate about inclusive education

Job description

Location: Rodington, Telford, SY4 4QJ, UK

Job type: Fixed Term / Full Time

Sector & subsector: Education / General

Salary: Competitive Hourly (Salary pro-rata)

Are you are seeking a rewarding role improving the lives of young people? We are seeking compassionate, resilient, and committed Learning Support Assistants to join our dedicated team.

About us:

Rodenhurst School provides individualised SEN education within a tailored therapeutic learning environment specialising in SEMH needs.

We are a family feel school who have recently been rated Good by OFSTED and are proud of the strong bonds we have established to support our pupils and to have been recognised as encompassing Family Care’s mission of healing pasts, building futures.

We cater for up to 15 pupils, all of whom have an EHC plan. And are looking for a dynamic and creative learning support assistants to join our close nit and dedicated team.

Small student numbers mean we can give our very best to the young people who come through our doors every day, whether that is a role model to look up to, or a safe person to trust.

The LSA role involves supporting these young people with their education and enabling them to be the best they can be and supporting them to discover and achieve towards their future aspirations.

We are situated within the beautiful Shropshire countryside, with views of the Wrekin within commuting distance of both Telford and Shrewsbury.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside teachers to deliver tailored learning activities
• Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and social development through therapeutic approaches
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving personalised targets
• Build trusting relationships and provide consistent, empathetic responses to behaviour
• Help maintain a safe, calm, and engaging classroom environment

What we are looking for:

• Experience working with children or young people
• A nurturing, patient, and emotionally intelligent approach
• A team player who values collaboration and reflection
• Passionate about inclusive education and committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

What we Offer:

• Salary: Up to £13 per hour
• Extensive training and career progression (support to work towards NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce)
• Access to Paycare and Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension
• Long Service Rewards

Full time hours: 34 per week (Term Time + INSET days)

Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. To uphold this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select suitable candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks. An Enhanced DBS check, comprehensive references, and appropriate online and social media checks will be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Work with us

We employ people with a range of Social Care experience including Social Workers, Educators and Level 3 Qualified Residential Care staff.

However, we also welcome applications from individuals with no work experience in social care, but who have a wealth of life experience and a desire to make a difference.

Our core values

Together, we are AGILE

Aspire

To be the best we can be

Grow

Continuously improve and develop

Think outside the box

Legacy

Leave a positive impact

Ethical

Always do the right thing

Investors in people

Family Care are accredited ‘Investors in People’ since our inception and strive to maintain that level of accreditation.

Since our early days we have nurtured some of the brightest talent in the social care industry by continuously investing in and supporting their development.

We have supported staff to complete their Social Work degree and Management Qualifications, and have a well-planned training calendar of events throughout the year to ensure that you are always at the forefront of new developments in Social Care and Education.

Our holistic approach to staff engagement and retention is underpinned by the Secure Base Model.

So, if you want an employer who wants you to be the best and will give you the best in return, Family Care could be the place for you.

Our mission is to significantly improve children’s lives. To do that we need help from people who share our passion and work ethic