Do you want to make a real difference in adult learners’ lives while supporting them to succeed and thrive?
We’re looking for a passionate and committed Adult/Apprentice Additional Learning Support Assistant to join our team and help learners overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their goals. As an Additional Learning Support Assistant, you will provide high-quality, tailored support to adult learners and apprentices across college and community settings, working closely with teaching staff to create an inclusive and supportive environment where every learner can succeed.
You will deliver 1:1, small group and in-class support, adapt learning resources and ensure appropriate adjustments are in place, support the development of Maths, English, digital, vocational and employability skills, encourage confidence, independence and engagement, monitor progress and maintain accurate records, support the use of assistive technology, and build positive relationships that improve attendance, retention and achievement. We are looking for someone with experience supporting learners with additional needs or barriers to learning, who is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, organised, adaptable and solution-focused, passionate about inclusive education and equality of opportunity, and confident supporting learners both independently and in groups.
Benefits include:
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution 9.3%);
* Generous leave entitlement (28 days pro rata, plus Bank Holiday entitlement and College Closure Days)
* Cycle to Work scheme;
* Opportunities for continuing professional development;
* Strong staff support services.
Lancaster and Morecambe College are a thriving FE College and justifiably proud of the strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, we are proud to be our community’s provider of technical, professional and creative education.
All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. Any specific Safeguarding duties applicable to this post are outlined in the job description.
Closing date: Friday, 26th June 2026
Our reference: SE4197
Vacancy: Adult / Apprentice Additional Learning Support Assistant
Location: Lancaster
Salary: £24,932 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 10 – 18.5 hours per week, term-time only (inclusive of Tuesday and Wednesday evening until 9pm)
Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Lancaster and Morecambe College
Salary description
£24932.00 - £24932.00 per year