Job Introduction

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of the students we support?

The role of a Learning Support Assistant is to provide support for students in their learning which includes their extended curriculum, external placements and visits, 1-1 and small group sessions – under direction of a session leader. You will also support students with the full range of communication systems, eating and drinking, personal care, mobility, medication and therapy subject to supervision and training.

Bridge College is the Together Trust’s specialist education college for students aged 16 to 25 years with disabilities, complex needs and autism. Bridge College promotes a multidisciplinary approach to learning and has expertise in supporting students with a wide range of needs.

Hours - 34.5 hours per week worked over 39 weeks per year (term time role)

Monday 08:30-4:00pm Tuesday – Friday 08:30am – 3:15pm.

Starting salary - £19,694.13 (salary already pro-rated to working weeks worked) The full time equivalent is £24,700 per annum.

Location - Bridge College, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2GR

Are you passionate about equity, fairness, and everyone having the right to a happy, fulfilled life? Do you want your employer to support your wellbeing and ambitions to progress your career and development?

We offer a comprehensive range of CPD opportunities to support personal and career development and you will also be joining a great team of likeminded people with the students at the heart of what they do.

Key tasks within this role are:

• To provide support and guidance to the young people by removing barriers to their learning as well as supporting and facilitating changes and transitions along the journey of excellence.
• Contributing to all relevant aspects of planning, recording and evidencing progression
• Be an active participant in supporting the timetable in all it’s different contexts - assisting and supporting students within learning environments including swimming and hydrotherapy in the College’s purpose-built pool and other therapy and/or leisure facilities and on residential courses.
• Maintaining records using Data bridge and other college information and recording systems.
• Contribute to planning and review processes.
• Liaising with families, carers and others as necessary and with regard for the confidentiality required by the college and the Together Trust.

What can you bring to our students….?

• Can you support our students in obtaining their potential by demonstrating a commitment to achievement and an understanding of working with the needs of students with learning difficulties?
• Do you thrive working as part of a team which includes teachers, speech & language therapists, educational psychologists and other educational assistants?
• We are seeking individuals with experience of working with young adults with additional needs who may on occasion display challenging behaviour.
• Do you work as a Carer or in a Hospital? Have you offered support with behaviour needs?

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit,up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit
• Occupational sick payand family friendly policies includingenhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platformoffering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awardsincluding cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeinga...

Learning Support Worker

Learning Support Worker

Job reference:005131

Salary:£12.25 per hour

Closing date:24/02/2026

Location:Kennington

Job Description

Looking for a worthwhile job with the hours that work for you ?

We are looking for a Learning Support Worker, to work 30 to 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday and the occasional weekend, we normally plan the rotas one month in advance, but additional opportunities also come up due to unexpected staff absences.

So what would you be doing?

This is a varied role in which you will support people to attend our learning centre in Kennington, Oxfordshire as well as provide one-to-one support out in the community. Day-to-day activities include supported employment, arts and crafts, snooker, baking, drama, music, dance, and horticulture; the list is endless!

One day you may find yourself supporting a small group to visit the Abingdon Market, play a few rounds of mini golf or go for a swim. The next, you could be taking William* to his work experience at a local farm or on a visit to a museum.

Perhaps you'll spend the afternoon in our learning centre where there is a computer suite, fully accessible kitchen, sensory/ games room and large courtyard which everyone likes to relax in on a sunny day. We hold a monthly disco which is an opportunity for everyone to let there hair down and have some fun! There is always lots going on and we like to say that nothing is off limits, so if you had any ideas or hobbies of your own whether it is experience or interest in dance, arts gardening or nature, we would love to hear from you.

"Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding."

*Name changed for privacy

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About you

Experience is not essential. Often people join us from the hospitality or retail sector and find their skills adapt well. As long as you have the passion and drive to make a real difference, we can teach you the rest.

You can choose whether you would like to be a full-time, part-time or relief support worker and at interview we can discuss how many hours you are ideally looking to work. As activities take place in the daytime, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, flexibility would be desirable.

Have a UK manual Driving licence, our learners like to be on the move.

About us
MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.

We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.

Training and Development

At Macintyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation we will provide you with a mixture of eLearning, face-to-face training and mentoring support whilst on the job.

But it doesn't stop there - throughout your career with us you will have access to our own dedicated in house Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists and HR Teams. These teams, along with your Manager, will provide you with opportunities to learn and develop professionally as well as enabling and supporting you to achieve professional qualifications and career progression opportunities - all free of charge.

Pay and Rewards

We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:

• Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
• Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
• MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
• MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
• Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
• MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff
• MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more
• Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre)

How to apply
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Vacancy Reference Number:

LSW26

Salary: 

£13.15 per hour

Hours: 

Negotiable

Contract Type: 

Negotiable

Responsible to: 

Student Support Manager

Job Location: 

The main place of work is Greenbank College, Greenbank Lane, Liverpool L17 1AG. All employees are required to be flexible in their approach and would be expected to work at other sites as and when required.

Closing date: 

Ongoing recruitment

Interview Date:

TBC

Job Purpose 

The post holder is responsible for supporting students during education/vocational learning sessions and work placements and for providing on course assistance/support to tutors during sessions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Support students during learning sessions/activities and work together with tutors in the delivery of learning opportunities.
• Undertake break and lunchtime supervision as
• To develop a flexible working practice to achieve students identified and agreed learning objectives.
• Liaise with relevant staff across the organisation and relevant external agencies contributing to the student’s individual action plan and agreed learning/work
• Take an active role in the student review process supporting the student, tutor and student’s representative in contributing to the learning process.
• Responsible for undertaking job task analysis whilst supporting students on work placement and work with students to ensure they can proficiently undertake each element of the job.
• Undertake administrative duties, maintain records, monitor and review work in compliance with Greenbank’s quality standards.
• Report any issues relating to student progress or additional support requirements to the Line Manager.
• Required to work as part of a team, sharing resource development and promoting good practice; attend team and staff meetings as required.
• Required to undergo training recommended by the line manager. To comply with all Greenbank’s policies and procedures and quality assurance
• Required to carry out other duties as assigned by Greenbank’s senior management team.

Additional vacancy details

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and adhering to the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants should note that the successful candidate will be asked to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

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Crisis Recovery Worker - Waking nights

• locations
• Oak House
• Willow House

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• JR011173

Crisis Recovery Worker – Lancashire Oak House

Location: Oak House, 383 Padiham road, Burnley, BB12 0HU

(Work from Willow house also required if staff shortage).

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (shifts will equate to 37 hours per week over the year)Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £24,243 - £28,930 per annum

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

About Waythrough 

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About the service:

Oak house is a mental health crisis recovery house. We offer support for those in crisis from a range of 3-7 days. We are a five bedroom facility, with 24 hour staffing. Waking night staff shifts are a mix of 9:00pm - 07:00am and 10:30pm - 08:30am.

The people we support are central to everything we do. Each person who uses our services is a unique individual and they all deserve to be treated as such. As such, the responsibilities may vary from day to day.

About the role:

Assist people using our services to:

• Manage and improve their own physical and mental well-being
• Develop life-skills and coping tools to better manage their own mental health, through group and 1:1 interventions.
• Live more fulfilling lives and develop new meanings and purposes
• Take control over their life, through their own choices and decisions

Ensure the safe running of the service:

• Assess resident wellbeing and welfare on an ongoing basis
• Keep our service compliant with legal regulations
• Provide a safe, respectful environment

Keywork:

• Oversee the wellbeing of those in service and complete appropriate sessions.
• Concentrate on the person and their individual needs, choices and aspirations, rather than on diagnostic categories or labels
• Work with individuals to develop agreed, meaningful and achievable person centred plans with positive outcomes that meet the individual’s aspirations
• Complete a range of activities during and around sessions
• Ensure positive risk assessments are created and implemented in line with our policies and procedures
• Signpost people we support to other services for additional support
• Maintain the health and safety of the building
• Support the team with the daily planning and running of our service.

Manage your own workload:

• Plan and carry out your core areas of responsibility
• Complete accurate and timely computerised records via our database
• Liaise with external agencies - such as community mental health teams, multi-disciplinary teams and carers - building relationships and projecting a positive image of the service
• Effectively monitoring and managing your own wellbeing through debriefing and discussions with your manager and colleagues
• Keep up to date with organisational developments

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

• Ability to respond compassionately to sensitive and complex issues

• Able to motivate, support and advocate for people using services

• Able to work effectively unsupervised and as part of a team

• Able to keep good and accurate records

• Ability to plan and prioritise workload

• Good interpersonal and listening skills

• Able to keep good and accurate records

• Ability to plan and prioritise workload

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to self-development & training

• Able to demonstrate personal & professional integrity

• Ability to work under pressure