Learning Support Assistant

Overview

Are you passionate about helping young adults with SEND develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to move into employment?

Join Buckinghamshire Adult Learning’s Supported Internship team as a Learning Support Assistant, where you’ll play a key role in supporting young people as they transition from education into the workplace.

This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting learners both in the classroom and on work placements, working closely with employers and colleagues to ensure every learner can succeed. If you’re enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

Buckinghamshire Adult Learning is partnered by Stony Dean School to deliver this programme, and are committed to providing inclusive learning opportunities that promote wellbeing and inspire individuals to achieve their full potential.

Our Supported Internship programme is designed to prepare young adults with SEND for sustainable employment through a blend of classroom learning and meaningful work placements to suit individuals’ needs.

This programme is funded by Government grant, by the Council and is inspected by Ofsted.

About the role

As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for our Supported Internship programme, you will provide tailored, flexible support to young adults with SEND across both educational and within workplace settings.

Working closely with tutors, senior job coaches and employers, you will support learners to develop essential employability skills, independence and confidence.

In this role, you will:

· Support learners during classroom-based sessions, helping them engage with employability, English, maths and personal development activities to prepare for adulthood.

· Assist in adapting learning materials and activities to meet individual needs.

· Support learners in real work placements, helping them to understand tasks, build workplace skills and interact appropriately with colleagues.

· Assist employers and staff on placements to ensure learners are supported effectively and progressing well.

· Encourage independence, confidence and resilience in both learning and workplace environments.

· Assist with the development and maintenance of learner support plans and progress records.

· Work collaboratively with tutors and job coaches to prepare learners for placements and review their progress.

· Promote safeguarding, equality and inclusion at all times.

· Contribute to the smooth running of sessions and placements, including preparing resources and supporting transitions between settings.

This is a casual role based at our teaching venue, Bucks New University, Aylesbury and various employer sites across Buckinghamshire. Flexibility is essential, as the role includes both classroom-based sessions and time spent supporting learners on external placements.

About you

You will enjoy working with young people and be motivated by supporting them to achieve meaningful outcomes in employment and independence. You need to be patient, proactive and able to adapt your approach to meet a range of learning and support needs.

You’ll be confident supporting learners in different environments, from classrooms to busy workplaces, and comfortable working with employers as well as education staff.

You will bring:

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· The ability to build positive relationships with learners, colleagues and employers.

· Flexibility and resilience in a varied role.

· Confidence using ICT in learning and workplace environments.

· Good organisational skills and the ability to respond to changing needs.

· A commitment to inclusion and supporting individuals with additional needs.

Experience of supporting young adults with SEND, particularly in a learning or employment setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

A good standard of spoken English (Level 2) and access to your own transport is essential. Relevant qualifications in English, maths or support work are welcomed.

Most importantly, you believe in the potential of every young person — and are committed to helping them achieve sustainable employment.

Other information

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Emily Dover at [email protected]

Closing date: Midnight on Friday 3rd July 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

· All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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