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1:1 Learner Support Assistant

About Us

Bromley Mencap is an independent, award-winning charity working with and on behalf of disabled people, their families and carers, based in the London Borough of Bromley.

We were set up as a learning disability organisation in 1951 by a group of parents with children who had learning disabilities. We started to campaign at local level and later began to provide services. In 2010 we joined together with Bromley Scope and changed our objectives to become a pan-disability organisation and opened up our services to all disabled people and impairments.

BromleyWell

In 2017, we became a partner of Bromley Third Sector Enterprise (BTSE). BTSE delivers Bromley Well, which provides a variety of joined-up services to

support local people to stay both emotionally and physically well, avoid or delay the use of health and social care services and remain independent.

Bromley Mencap is a user-led organisation, meeting the needs of over 1,500 members. We run a wide range of services for disabled people of all ages, carers and families leading to independent living opportunities and improved life chances. We campaign and provide representation to ensure the views of disabled people are heard and taken on board.

Our Vision

An inclusive world where disabled people are respected, empowered to achieve their full potential and lead the lives they choose.

Our Mission

We support disabled people and their families – empowering independence, building connections, and advocating for inclusive lives.

Our Values

Our values are the principles and beliefs that guide our charity’s decisions, actions, and priorities, shaping how we work and interact with others. These are:

Committed

Fully dedicated to providing unwavering support and care.

Community-Led

Ensuring the people we serve are at the heart of everything we do, actively shaping decisions and driving change.

Empowering

Helping people build confidence, independence, and opportunities at all stages of life.

Connected

Fostering meaningful relationships and a lasting impact.

Innovative

Embracing creativity and new approaches to improve lives.

Job Advert

1:1 Learner Support Assistant 18 hours per week, Mon-Wed, Term Time (36 weeks) £10,980 per year (Full time Equivalent £28,860) Location: Rutland House, Bromley Reports to: Senior SEND Tutor

The 1:1 Learner Support Assistant will provide dedicated support for an individual learner with SEND and complex medical needs, enabling them to access learning safely, make progress and develop greater independence.

Working closely with tutors, the Senior SEND Tutor, families and health professionals, you will implement personalised support informed by the learner's Education, Health and Care Plan, healthcare plans and specialist advice.

You will provide consistent day-to-day support in lessons, during community learning and throughout the college day, promoting communication, independence, wellbeing and safety while helping the learner participate fully in Training Centre life.

Application packs with full details are available at: https://www.bromleymencap.org.uk/work-with-us/jobs-at-bromley-mencap/

If you require support to complete the application form, please let us know at recruitment@bromleymencap.org or call on 020 8466 0790 and we will provide assistance.

Closing date – Friday 31 July 2026 st
Interviews – Week commencing Monday 3 August 2026 (Exact Date TBC)rd
Role Start date - 1 September 2026st

Job Description

Purpose of the Job

The 1:1 Learner Support Assistant will provide dedicated support for an individual learner with SEND and complex medical needs throughout the college day.

Working under the guidance of tutors and the Senior SEND Tutor, the postholder will implement agreed education, communication and healthcare support to enable the learner to access learning safely and achieve their Education, Health and Care Plan outcomes

Main Duties

Provide dedicated 1:1 support for an identified learner.

Support access to learning and daily routines.

Build a positive, trusting relationship.

Promote communication, confidence and independence.

Follow agreed learning, behaviour and communication strategies.

Support medical needs, following agreed care plans.

Monitor wellbeing and report concerns promptly.

Support safe participation in community learning and educational visits.

Implement EHCP outcomes and agreed support plans.

Record observations and share progress with tutors.

Prepare learning resources and use ICT to support learning.

Work closely with tutors, families and external professionals.

Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures.

Contribute positively to the Training Centre community.

Other Duties

Attend training relevant to the learner's needs, including medical care

Participate in team meetings, reviews and professional development.

Maintain accurate records in line with Training Centre procedures.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.

Promote equality, diversity and inclusion at all times.

Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

Essential

Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills.

A level 2 qualification in a relevant area of study

Experience of supporting young people or adults with SEND.

Ability to build positive and supportive relationships with learners.

Ability to identify individual needs and barriers to learning.

Willingness to undertake training in epilepsy management, including the administration of emergency medication

Understanding of adaptive teaching and inclusive practice.

Ability to communicate learner needs and effective strategies clearly to colleagues.

Experience or ability to plan and deliver targeted interventions.

Ability to monitor progress, record observations and provide accurate feedback.

Ability to work collaboratively with tutors and other professionals.

Ability to work independently and use initiative when required.

Confidence using ICT to support learning.

Patience, empathy, resilience and a commitment to inclusion.

Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in education settings.

Desirable

Experience of working in post-16, Further Education or specialist SEND provision.

Experience and training in managing Epilepsy including administering medication

Knowledge of autism, learning disabilities, SEMH and communication needs.

Experience of supporting learners with Education, Health and Care Plans.

Experience of implementing advice from Speech and Language Therapists or other professionals.

Experience supporting English, Maths, independence or employability skills.

A relevant qualification in learning support, SEND or education

A level 3 qualification in a relevant area of study

How to apply

Please complete our application form that can be found on our website here: https://www.bromleymencap.org.uk/work-with-us/jobs-at-bromley-mencap/

Guidance Notes

Please read these guidance notes in full before completing the application form.

Introduction

The application form is of central importance in the selection process as it is the only document we use, together with any information provided on a separate sheet, to decide whether or not to shortlist applicants for interview. It is essential therefore that you take time to read the questions and complete the form accurately and completely. Please note that this applies to both external and internal candidates.

Read the person specification, job description, advertisement and any supporting information carefully and relate your skills, knowledge, experience, personal qualities and qualifications of the duties of the post as fully as possible.

The person specification outlines the essential requirements applicants must meet in order to be selected for interview and subsequent appointment. It is of the utmost importance that in your application you address the essential and desirable criteria contained in the person specification providing evidence based on paid and/or voluntary work or other activities.

All candidates are required to complete the Bromley Mencap application form in full. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Please complete all sections of the form clearly in black ink or typescript as the forms will be photocopied.

Guidance notes continued

BromleyMencap has been awarded the DWP Disability Confident status, which recognises our commitment to good practice in the recruitment and employment of disabled people. We will interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on abilities. If you have a disability and meet the criteria for this vacancy, please make sure to tick the box in Section 7 on the application form for an interview under the Disability Confident commitment

If you have any problems completing your application form, please contact 020 8466 0790 who will be happy to assist. We can also make arrangements on request to meet any reasonable adjustments you may have with regard to completing the form and/or attending for interview.

Anonymised Recruitment

For this post, Bromley Mencap is using anonymised recruitment, which is a process of hiding candidates’ identities for the sake of fairness. The goal of anonymised recruitment is to reduce the potential for unconscious bias in the hiring process and to promote diversity and inclusion.

As a result, any identifying information from candidates’ applications, such as name, age, gender, race or education history (other than that related to the person specification) will be removed from the information given to the shortlisting panel. If shortlisted, you will be asked for any further relevant information regarding education history.

Employment History

Please ensure that you include all relevant experience that you have gained. This may include part-time work, voluntary and holiday work. Please start with your current or most recent job first.

Additional qualifications/membership of professional bodies

Please list full details of any vocational qualifications you have attained e.g. National Vocational Qualifications, City and Guilds and any professional qualifications you have gained e.g. DSS, CIM, CIPD along with the dates taken and the results. Overseas degrees, diplomas and other qualifications, which are comparable with UK qualifications, will be accepted as equivalents.

Guidance notes continued

Training courses attended

Please list details of any training courses and workshops you have attended that have relevance to the position for which you are applying.

General experience

Please use this section to tell us how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification. If you believe you have the necessary experience, skills, qualities, knowledge and qualifications, make sure you tell us here. This experience may have been gained through paid or voluntary work, home or community activities etc.

Give specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the person specification. You may use up to two additional sheets of A4 if required and this must be attached to the application form with your name clearly shown at the top.

Please explain why you have applied for the post and provide details of any information that supports this.

References

Please provide details of two people who can act as referees on your behalf. These should usually be your present or last employer and your penultimate employer. If this is not possible, for example because you have recently left full-time education or have been unemployed for some time, you should provide the details of someone else who can comment on your suitability for the job. You should always state in what capacity they are known to you (e.g. employer for voluntary work, employer for vacation work, person of standing in the local community etc). References will be taken up before an offer of employment has been made.

Criminal Convictions

Bromley Mencap has a commitment to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All applicants who are offered employment in eligible posts will be subjected to an Enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure & Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. Applicants applying for roles eligible for a DBS check must provide details of any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings received.

Guidance notes continued

Declaration

If using a paper application form, you must sign and date this form in order for your application to be considered.

Equality Monitoring Form

Please ensure that you also complete and return the equality monitoring form, which can be downloaded from the job advertisement on our website. We have followed agreed guidelines in the descriptions used for ethnic origin. However if you do not feel comfortable with any of these, please feel free to create your own description. The information on this form is not available to the selection panel and as soon as the information has been included anonymously on a global monitoring sheet for that vacancy, your individual form will be destroyed.

We look forward to receiving your completed application. Please contact us should you have any further queries by emailing recruitment@bromleymencap.org or telephoning 020 8466 0790.