College Additional Needs Learning Support Assistant - Gloucester

Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Long-Term Role
Immediate Start Available

A college in Gloucester is seeking committed and patient SEN Learning Support Assistants to join its dedicated Resources Base, supporting young people aged 16–19 with Autism and additional learning needs.

This provision focuses on life skills, communication, independence and real‑world readiness, offering a highly supportive environment where learners can grow in confidence and progress at their own pace.

This role is ideal for those with experience in care, SEN, behavioural support, youth work, or for graduates who are passionate about working with neurodiverse young people.

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to students with Autism and additional needs
• Assist with life‑skills sessions, including social skills and independence tasks
• Support learners in classroom activities, practical workshops and community‑based sessions
• Promote communication, routine, emotional regulation and confidence
• Work alongside teachers, SEN staff and therapists to deliver tailored support
• Help maintain a calm, structured and autism‑friendly learning environment
• Encourage positive relationships, resilience and self‑esteem

Learners may require support with communication differences, social interaction, sensory needs, emotional regulation and understanding of day‑to‑day tasks.

Applications are welcomed from individuals with experience in:

• Adult or child care
• SEN or classroom support
• Youth work, mentoring or residential care
• Mental health or wellbeing roles
• Support work with Autism or communication needs

We also welcome Psychology, Health & Social Care, Education and Criminology graduates looking to gain valuable experience in a specialist setting.

Above all, we are looking for individuals who are:

• Patient, calm and consistent
• Confident supporting neurodiverse learners
• Able to work proactively and independently
• Passionate about helping young people develop life skills and independence

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella deductions)
• Full training and ongoing support
• Access to CPD including Autism Awareness, SEMH support, Safeguarding and Team Teach
• A dedicated consultant to guide you through the process
• Opportunity to secure long-term or permanent positions
• A rewarding role supporting learners as they transition into adulthood

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who:

• Want to make a difference in the lives of young people with Autism
• Are interested in SEND, education, care or support work
• Enjoy practical, hands‑on learning environments
• Are seeking a stable, long‑term role within a college setting
• Want meaningful experience for careers in psychology, therapy, teaching or social care

This is a highly rewarding role where you will directly contribute to learners’ independence, confidence and future opportunities.

If you are ready to support young people with additional needs in a specialist, forward‑thinking college environment, we would welcome your application.