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Posted 21 July, 2026

Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail & Slate
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant

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Employment Type: Temporary, ongoing assessment with chances of becoming permanent, Term-time only, August start

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Hours: fleixable hours availability (32h, 25h or 16h per week)

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Salary: £17,50 per hour via Umbrella

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Are you a compassionate and proactive support professional driven by the belief that every learner deserves a pathway to independence? We are seeking Learning Support Assistants to join our vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking further education community.

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This role is about more than classroom assistance; it is about empowering students to remove barriers to their learning and participation. Working with a deeply person-centred and nurturing approach, you will help young people build the autonomy, resilience, and confidence they need to achieve higher aspirations in life, learning, and future work.

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Benefits:\n
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    Secure a stable, hourly contract tailored to your lifestyle with 16-hour, 25-hour, or 32-hour weekly options available across both of our accessible campuses.

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    Gain professional growth and peace of mind with fully funded, college-provided Moving & Handling and medical safety training.

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    Start with an ongoing placement that holds strong potential to extend for the full academic year or evolve into a permanent staff position.

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Key Responsibilities:\n
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    Provide high-impact in-class and out-of-class assistance to individuals and groups.

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    Adapt and develop accessible learning materials and resources before lessons to meet specific profiles, focusing primarily on students with ASD, ADHD, and SEMH needs.

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    Support students comfortably with personal care and physical needs, maintaining the utmost respect, safety, and dignity at all times.

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    Collaborate closely with curriculum staff to review, log, and adapt classroom strategies via student ILPs and progress tracking systems.

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Requirements:\n
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    Must possess a valid, clean Enhanced DBS certificate registered for both the Child and Adult workforces.

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    Level 2 (GCSE Grade A*-C / 4 or above) or equivalent recognised qualifications in both English and Maths. A dedicated qualification in Learning Support is highly desirable.

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    Prior experience supporting young people in a learning or care environment. Experience within a Further Education setting is highly ideal, though backgrounds supporting Key Stage 4 (Year 10+) or Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) will be warmly considered.

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Even if you don't meet every single criteria listed, if you are a resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting students and a willingness to learn, we would still love to hear from you.

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Could this be your next challenge? Please apply via this page with a copy of your CV.

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\n DISCLAIMER\n
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\n Important Notice\n
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\n Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.\n
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\n We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education\n
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\n Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.\n
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\n We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.\n
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\n Because education matters.\n
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\n Dovetail and Slate Limited.\n
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Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Business.