Lifelong Learning Assistant

Future Horizons Leeds Ltd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8JT

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  8 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,200.00 Annually (Actual)

Lifelong Learning Assistant job summary

Future Horizons Leeds is a specialist college which provides person centred learning programmes for young people between the ages of 19-30.

In this varied role you will support a group of young people with a wide range of complex learning needs to make progress towards their personal goals and aspirations. You will support our Tutors/Instructors/Pastoral Coordinators to provide learning support and care which 'Inspires, Enables and Includes'.

We welcome and encourage visits from prospective candidates wanting to learn more about our organisation.

Main duties

• We expect all staff to contribute to the overall vision and values of Future Horizons Leeds and demonstrate these at all times by:
•  Supporting young people with very complex needs to access meaningful learning
• Supporting individual & group activities to assist learning as directed by the Tutor/Instructor/Pastoral Coordinator
• Supporting students to access the community in wheelchairs/other mobility aids + support with physical activities such as hydrotherapy, rebound therapy, swimming, physiotherapy routines etc.
• Promote Leaner wellbeing and share our commitment to safeguarding
• Supporting learners with certain aspects of daily living, these will include but not be limited to; supporting with eating, drinking, gastrostomy feeds, personal care, moving and handling, dressing and administration of medication. All training will be provided.
•  Supporting young people to access activities and/or work-related learning in the community.
•  Preparing learning areas and spaces as appropriate and as directed by the Tutor/Instructor/Pastoral Lead and to assist with the display of learner work.
• Being aware of any barriers to student learning that may present themselves (e.g. behaviours that challenge, physical, sensory needs etc.) and work collaboratively to overcome them.
• Ensuring learner independence is promoted and encouraged at all time.
• Undertaking evidence gathering and keep good records of learner progress as requested.
• Communicate with parents/carers about relevant information through FHL authorised mediums including communication books and electronically.
• Providing any clerical and administrative support for tutors as directed - photocopying, typing, filing etc.
• Supporting learners fulfil their potential and be as independent as possible.
•  Supporting learners in using technology as appropriate.
• Preparing and maintaining equipment and resources and reporting any faults/replacements as necessary.
•  Being aware of and supporting learner difference and ensuring that all learners have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop .
•   Attending relevant meetings as required.
• Appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals both inside and outside of the organisation.
•  Participating in any training and other professional development as directed.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs.  We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 .

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Future Horizons Leeds Ltd

• School type: Other type, ages 19 to 30
• School size: Up to 40 pupils
• Age range: 19 to 30
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Future Horizons Leeds Ltd website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/future-horizons-leeds-ltd

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