Learning Support Assistant x2 (Fixed Term- 1 Year)
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills
England
- £26,000 - £28,000 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 21 November 2025
Job overview
- Provide one-on-one or small group support: Work closely with students to address their individual learning needs, providing tailored support and encouragement and to have a case load of learners as part of supervision.
- Implement Individualised LP (Learner Passports/EHCP): Assist in developing and implementing EHCP/LP, ensuring students receive the appropriate support and accommodations.
- Assist with classroom activities: Collaborate with teachers/team leads to prepare learning materials, support classroom activities, and manage student behaviour as well as externa and internal events.
- Foster positive relationships: Build rapport with students, encouraging communication and creating a supportive learning environment.
- Monitor student progress: Track student development, keep a daily record of support and progress, provide feedback to teachers and parents/guardians on their progress and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with other professionals: Work alongside teachers, ALS Co-ordinator, Safeguarding, Attendance and Pastoral teams, College Counsellor, and other relevant professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to student support.
- Maintain accurate records: Keep detailed records of student progress, interventions, support access arrangements,and any relevant observations.
- Exam Access Arrangements: Support students in exams as required (reader,scribe, etc)
- Safeguarding: to work as part of the SEND safeguarding team and where training will be provided.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to contribute to a team environment.
- Experience working with students with special educational needs
- Relevant qualifications in education, youth work or children's services
- Knowledge of different learning styles and strategies
- Experience of working with Level 3/ A-Level Students
- GCSE English and Math's (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent)
- Additional qualifications or training related to special educational needs
- Degree or HE equivalent qualification in an Ada Subject e.g. Computer Science or Mathematics
- Experience working with students with specific learning difficulties (e.g., ASC, dyslexia, ADHD) or disabilities
- Demonstrated experience working with young people, either in a paid or voluntary capacity or in the education sector.
- Experience working with individuals with diverse needs and learning styles
- Experience of working in a school or college environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, teachers, and parents/guardians
- Strong active listening skills and empathy, with the ability to understand and respond to the needs of individual students
- Patience, resilience, and a positive, can-do attitude, even in challenging situations
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn new skills and strategies
- Ability to work in an inclusive working environment with learners from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Understanding of the teaching and learning landscape, curriculum and different learning styles
- Knowledge of SEND and safeguarding procedures
- A passion for working with young people aged 16-19
- A commitment to inclusive education and ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed
- A creative and adaptable approach to problem-solving
- Enthusiasm, energy, and a sense of humor
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About Ada, the National College for Digital Skills
- Ada, the National College for Digital Skills
- 1 Sutherland Street, Pimlico, London
- SW1V 4LD
- United Kingdom
At Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, we have a mission to work with industry to design and deliver an education that empowers all our students, especially women and those from low-income backgrounds, to progress into highly skilled digital roles and lead flourishing lives. Through our social mission and excellent digital skills provision, we are changing the face of the tech sector, expanding the talent pipeline and transforming lives.
The College focuses on achieving three aims:
- To be a centre of excellence for the teaching and learning of advanced digital skills
- To offer students a viable, high-quality alternative to university
- To be a beacon of best practice for employment-focused provision
Ada was announced by the Prime Minister in December 2014; England’s first new FE College since 1993, we opened our doors at our main campus in Tottenham Hale for the first time in September 2016. Since then we’ve gone from strength to strength including a Good with Outstanding features in our first and second Ofsted inspections.
The digital industry is experiencing epic growth but there is a talent shortage. Over 130,000 tech jobs are available each year in the UK but students are leaving education without sufficient knowledge and experience to get the job. We want to change this.
With Ada, students can learn relevant digital skills to pursue their dream job in tech. We are a unique community which puts computer programming at the heart of everything we do. Our students are the future game changers: challenging the norm, excited by change, and resilient in the face of adversity.
We want to remove the glass ceiling for women and individuals from low-income backgrounds in the tech industry. Everyone, from any background, is entitled to a quality education and a better future. Our community is united by digital so we work closely with Haringey Council and the local community to ensure the inclusion extends beyond the walls of Ada.
Location & Provision:
As of May 2021, we have 145 16-19 students enrolled, these students study the academically stretching BTEC in Computer Science along with a range of complimentary A-Levels.
Our Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeships in Digital Innovation (aligned to the Software Developer Standard) and Data Analytics and Visualisation (aligned to the Data Analyst Standard) have almost 200 apprentices enrolled from a range of organisations.
Our curriculum is academically stretching but practically rigorous and truly embedded with industry. Students are provided with a one on one coach from industry and employers help design and deliver our curriculum and careers advice. The positive impact to students and employers is demonstrable.
We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved in just four years, we have had some fantastic successes and plans for more to come. There are many ways to help make a difference to these young people and to the tech sector by volunteering, taking apprentices and philanthropy; for more information on working with us please visit www.ada.ac.uk
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