Learning Support Worker - Alternative Provision
Cheltenham, Gloucester and surrounding areas of Gloucestershire
See the potential. Build confidence. Help a young person excel.
Employer: Wings 4 Growth Ltd
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucester and surrounding areas of Gloucestershire
Pay: Above minimum wage, with the rate dependent on skills, qualifications and experience
Hours: Six hours a day, Monday to Friday, term time only—typically 9:00am–3:00pm or 9:30am–3:30pm
Contract: Permanent, subject to successful probation
Start: Following completion of safer recruitment checks
At Wings 4 Growth, we believe every young person deserves an education that recognises their strengths and gives them opportunities to succeed.
We support children and young people aged 4–25 through bespoke curricula, positive relationships and meaningful learning experiences. We take time to understand each learner and build a programme around their needs, interests and goals.
We are looking for patient, dependable and creative Learning Support Workers to join our growing team.
You do not need to be a teacher or an experienced Learning Support Worker. We welcome transferable skills from youth work, care, coaching, community work, education and other relevant backgrounds.
What you will do
• Support individual learners and small groups with their bespoke learning programmes.
• Help develop confidence in English, maths and practical learning.
• Encourage communication, independence and participation.
• Use learners’ interests to make activities engaging and accessible.
• Follow individual support plans and agreed strategies.
• Keep accurate records of attendance, progress and concerns.
Where you could work
Centre-based: Join our primary group or secondary team, supporting learning at our centre and through community activities.
Outreach: Support young people in their homes and the community. You will need a driving licence, access to a suitable car and motor insurance covering business use.
Your strengths and experience will help us identify a suitable team and learner group.
What we are looking for
You can build trust, communicate clearly and remain calm when a learner needs extra support. You are reliable, maintain professional boundaries and are willing to learn.
SEND experience and relevant qualifications are welcome, but we also value the skills and qualities you can bring from other settings.
What we offer
• Pay above minimum wage because we value our staff and their contribution.
• A balanced daytime working pattern, with six-hour days and term-time working.
• Employer-paid DBS checks.
• Induction, safeguarding training and ongoing professional development.
• Support from colleagues and opportunities to contribute ideas.
• Reimbursement of approved work mileage under our mileage policy.
How to apply
Email your CV and a supporting statement by clicking on Apply Now with the subject Application – Learning Support Worker.
Tell us about your skills, availability, preferred age group and whether you are interested in centre-based work, outreach or both.
Wings 4 Growth is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks, including the appropriate DBS check, paid for by Wings 4 Growth.
