Learning Support Assistant - Mainstream College (Vocational Subjects)

Position

Learning Support Assistant - Mainstream College (Vocational Subjects)

Location & Hours

Bromley, BR2

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Start Date

ASAP / September 2025

About the Role

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to join a mainstream college, supporting students with additional needs, including ASD, SEMH, and epilepsy, across a variety of vocational subjects. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a college environment, helping students access courses in areas such as Media Business, Mechanics, ICT, Hairdressing.

You will work alongside lecturers and college staff to provide 1:1 or small group support, ensuring that students with additional needs can fully participate in their chosen vocational subjects. This role requires a patient, proactive, and flexible individual who can support students with complex needs while promoting independence and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for students with ASD, SEMH, epilepsy, or other additional needs.
• Support students to engage with practical vocational subjects and classroom learning.
• Help manage behaviour and provide positive reinforcement strategies where needed.
• Assist students with any additional medical or personal care needs during college hours.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to implement individual learning plans.
• Promote independence, social skills, and confidence in vocational settings.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting young people with ASD, SEMH, epilepsy, or other additional needs is desirable but not essential.
• Calm, patient, and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Confident in managing behaviour using positive, proactive strategies.
• Able to work in a team and support students across a variety of practical subjects.
• Enthusiastic and committed to helping students achieve their full potential.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a SEND/college support role is welcomed.

Why Apply

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm - full daytime hours. Start ASAP or September 2025 - we are always recruiting motivated SEND support staff. Work in a mainstream college environment with vocational pathways. Supportive team and rewarding role helping students develop skills for employment and independence. Opportunity to make a real difference in students' academic and personal progress.

Referral Bonus

Don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

Contact

Contact: Patsy Boguzas

Telephone: Ext: 1031

Legal & Compliance

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website). If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.