Learning Support Assistant

Randstad are recruiting a number of Learning Support Assistants for Belfast Metropolitan College for the 2026/2027 academic year on a part-time basis for term time roles. Please note these roles are due to start from September and are on a term time temporary basis. If you are experienced working with young people and vulnerable adults in an education, medical or training setting, this may be the role for you! Benefits Competitive hourly rate - £13.63 per hour Enhanced holiday package (up to 35 days per year, pro-rata) Parking on campus (paid depending on location) Term time hours Various hours (6 hours - 24 hours per week) Monday to Friday hours only, no evenings or weekends Opportunity to work with one of the UKs largest FE Colleges Requirements Essential English GCSE at Grade C or above, OR Essential Skills level 2 (or higher) in Communication, or equivalent is preferred Maths GCSE at Grade C or above, OR Essential Skills level 2 (or higher) in Numeracy, or equivalent is preferred Have experience of working with teenagers or adults with mild, moderate, or severe learning difficulties, physical disabilities and/or long-term medical condition Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Be competent in the use of a computer to produce worksheets, photographs etc Full term time availability Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting / compliance checks including an Enhanced Access NI check due to the nature of this work, this may include a Barred List check for both Children & Vulnerable Adults (depending on the role) Duties Working with students to identify and help overcome specific difficulties, but not to provide subject specific tuition Assisting students in accessing campus facilities including opening doors, carrying bags, orientation around campus, general assistance etc Ensuring that all documentation and authorisation procedures are adhered to Maintaining accurate records of all class preparation work and to make these available to the Line Manager on request Making any necessary reasonable adjustments to ensure support is delivered in an accessible manner To provide support to students on work placement To provide support on transport to and from College, and between sites To support tutors in the administration function and daily classroom activities To liaise with parents/carers/guardians when directed to do so To supervise students when required Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing. Skills: learning assistant classroom assistant learning support Benefits: enhanced holiday parking available ADZN1_NI