Step up Level 3 LSA – Outstanding Royal College Manchester
Dependant on skills, qualifications & experience
Description: Step up Level 3 LSA - Outstanding Royal College Manchester
Type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Salary: Dependant on skills, qualifications & experience
Application deadline: Wednesday 18th March 2026
We are looking for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to take part in a step-up opportunity and become a Level 3 LSA.
You will work with our amazing students in college, aged between 19-25, and be an essential part of the team assisting the class teacher and wider team in delivering lessons and supporting students. You will create a safe and supported environment for our young people to flourish in their education and equip them with lifelong learning skills.
This will be a temporary position until March 2027, the role comes with a salary adjustment for the time working as a Level 3 Learning Support Assistant.
To be considered for the role, you must have completed your probationary period. Please be aware that both your attendance and performance record will be considered during the shortlisting phase for interviews.
As an active member of the team, you can expect to…
- Work as part of a team to support the teaching and learning activities of all learners who have severe and complex educational needs
- Liaise with the class teacher to ensure the Keyworker role is being implemented effectively through our team of Learning Support Assistants/TA’s
- Act as a key worker for one or more learners in the class facilitating the documentation of assessment/progress and maintaining communication information between college and residence
- Play in a central role in managing communication to students’ families
- Work towards the College KPI’s to ensure we are striving to be an outstanding provider to young people with SEND
- Lead team meetings and deliver training opportunities as appropriate
What you need to do the role…
- Ability to contribute, follow and evaluate educational programmes set by the teacher
- Ability to co-ordinate, supervise and support staff activities
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Energetic and enthusiastic about SEND education and making a difference to the lives of our young people
- Desire for both personal and professional development
- Meet the intrinsic physical demands of the role including moving and handling, operating hoists, and personal care
- Have successfully completed your probationary period at Seashell
How to apply
Please upload your CV and a personal statement to apply.
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
About Seashell Trust
We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students.
We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values!
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.
Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.