Qualified Learning Support Assistant

The successful candidate must have a recognised Level 3 supporting teaching and learning qualification.

Term Time Only!

The young people we educate and care for come to us with a huge variety of needs and difficulties. Our challenge is to help them build the hope, confidence, knowledge and skills to unlock their potential.

From innovative educational experiences to national curriculum programmes, supported by passionate teams of specialists and key workers, we actively enable each young person to achieve their personal best, all in an environment that best suits them.

Cambian Wing College

Wing College is a specialist further education college offering both day and 38-52 week residential placements. We provide holistic education for students aged 16-25 years who have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and associated mental health conditions.

At Wing College we use specialist education approaches, therapeutic support and environments and staffing expertise to prepare students to meet the demands of adult life in a positive way.

Purpose of the Post

To work under the guidance of teaching / senior staff and with an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals / groups, in or out of the classroom.

This could include those requiring detailed knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the Tutor in the whole planning cycle and the management / preparation of resources.

The primary focus will be to ensure learners are making progress in all subjects and maintain good order and to keep learners on task.,

• Follow plans and directions from the Tutor or Instructor


• Provide pedagogical leadership to the LSA team and coaching where applicable.


• Support the delivery of the college curriculum up to and including Level 3 Qualifications


• Leading learning on occasion, when appropriate and required.


• Establishing productive working relationships with learners, acting as a role model an setting high expectations.


• Supporting learners consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.


• Attending to learners' personal needs and provide advise to assist in their social, health, and hygiene development, during the college day.


• Working with the Tutor in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons / work plans as appropriate.


• Establishing constructive relationships and communicating with other agencies / professionals, to support the achievement and progress of learners.


• Establish productive working relationships with learners, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.


We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children.