Join our team: Learning Support Assistants in Kingston

We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work within our Colleges across the Kingston region. This is an exciting opportunity for people who are passionate about helping young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) to thrive in education and achieve their goals.

Whether you’re exploring a new career path, starting your career journey or thinking about how to return to work after a career break this role could be the perfect fit for you. We are running a taster session for those interested to find out more.

About the role
We are looking for caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants who want to make a real difference every day. In this role, you will build meaningful relationships, support students’ confidence and well-being and help them develop independence in a safe, inclusive environment. No previous experience is needed, just empathy, energy and a genuine passion for supporting young adults to thrive.

Key responsibilities:

  • Build positive, trusting relationships that help students feel safe, valued, and confident
  • Support students’ well-being, independence and participation in daily learning activities
  • Provide calm, patient and flexible support tailored to individual needs
  • Encourage communication, confidence and positive behaviour in a supportive environment
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a consistent and inclusive learning experience

Key requirements:

  • A caring, empathetic and patient approach to supporting young adults
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to adapt to different situations
  • Reliability, professionalism and commitment to student well-being and safety
  • Willingness to learn, develop new skills, and take part in training (no prior experience required)

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If you would like to find out more before you apply, please complete this short form and a member of the College team will give you a call.

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Hear from Learning Support Assistant, Marcia about what she enjoys about her role at Orchard Hill College:

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