Learning Support Assistant

Salary : £28,074 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Contract Type: All Year Round

Location: Stamford

Closing Date: 8 th October 2026

Empower learners with SEND to thrive, achieve their goals, and build a successful future through personalised support and guidance.

In this busy and exciting role, you will play a vital part in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities throughout their journey at college. From pre-entry and transition through to progression beyond education, you will coordinate tailored support that enables students to reach their full potential and achieve their individual outcomes.

Working closely with students, families, curriculum teams and external agencies, you will oversee a designated caseload of learners, ensuring that Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are implemented effectively and statutory processes are delivered to a high standard. You will be a key advocate for students, helping to remove barriers to learning and promoting independence, confidence and success.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day, building positive relationships and ensuring students receive the specialist support they need to flourish both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a designated caseload of SEND students and coordinate their support provision

Contribute to EHCP consultations, requests and annual reviews, ensuring statutory deadlines are met

Maintain accurate records and administration relating to EHCP processes

Assess support needs and Exam Access Arrangement referrals, recommending reasonable adjustments

Coordinate transition arrangements for new and departing students

Organise and lead meetings with students, parents, carers and external stakeholders

Liaise with internal and external support services, making appropriate referrals and signposting

Work closely with curriculum teams to plan and review support requirements

Develop and review support plans, risk assessments and recommendations

Coordinate specialist support services and provide mentoring and pastoral support to learners

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