Community Care LSA

This is a really rewarding opportunity to lead a brand-new “Introduction to Community Care” course and support young people in building confidence, life skills and a sense of purpose.
You’ll be working with learners aged 15–25, many of whom have SEND or SEMH needs, helping them explore pathways into areas like health & social care, early years, youth work and community-based roles.
This role is ideal for someone from a people-focused background — whether that’s care, early years, support work or youth work — who wants to move into a more structured education role while still making a real difference.

What you’ll be doing

• Planning and delivering engaging sessions across an Entry Level–Level 1 Community Care curriculum
• Covering key areas such as:
  • person-centred support
  • safeguarding & care principles
  • equality, diversity and inclusion
  • understanding roles within care and community settings
• Supporting learners to develop confidence, communication and life skills
• Embedding Maths & English naturally into sessions
• Creating a calm, inclusive environment that supports learners with additional needs
• Using a trauma-informed, relational approach to behaviour and engagement
• Monitoring progress, attendance and individual outcomes
• Working closely with LSAs, pastoral staff and other tutors
• Supporting learners with next steps, including work experience and career exploration
• Building positive relationships with families and external professionals where needed

What they’re looking for

• Experience in a people-focused role, such as:
  • health & social care
  • early years
  • youth work
  • support work
• A genuine passion for helping young people grow in confidence
• Experience teaching, mentoring or supporting others (or a strong willingness to learn)
• A calm, patient and encouraging approach
• An interest in supporting learners with SEND / SEMH
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft 365)

💡 A Level 3 Award in Education & Training is ideal, but not essential — support can be provided to gain this.

Why this role stands out

• You’ll build and shape your own course from the ground up
• Smaller groups with a more personalised, supportive approach
• A strong focus on relationships, wellbeing and confidence-building
• A chance to move from care/support work into education while keeping that impact

About the provision

This is an alternative education setting supporting young people aged 15–25 who may not thrive in mainstream environments.
Learners are often referred from:

• secondary schools
• PRUs
• specialist SEN settings

The provision focuses on practical learning, personal development and employability, alongside Functional Skills in Maths and English.
A trauma-informed approach underpins everything, creating a safe and supportive space where young people can re-engage with learning.

Safeguarding & application At Supply Hive, safeguarding is a top priority. All candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing in line with safer recruitment practices.
All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications, training and Right to Work in the UK. Pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Ready to make a difference? If you’re looking for a role where your support genuinely changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply today or get in touch with our team to find out more.

Not quite the right fit? We work with a wide range of schools and alternative provisions across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. You can view all our live roles at:
🌐 www.supplyhive.co.uk