Independence Student Support Assistant

Independence Student Support Assistant

Salary: from £20,656.22 to £22,416.49 for term-time only.

Working Pattern:
Full time, term time (37 weeks, 37 hours per week). Pro‑rata for fewer hours or weeks. Closing Date: 22/03/2026.

Interviews will take place on: 26/03/2026 and 27/03/2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the BCoT support team helping students with EHCPs to develop their independence skills. You will work with the EHCP Co‑ordinator to design individual programmes for learners and run sessions to help them gain independence and access the local community. The successful candidate will constantly strive to produce outstanding learning at all times to ensure that all learners succeed in their chosen programmes.

Applicants that have applied within the past 3 months need not apply. Applicants must have current authorisation to work in the UK as we do not offer sponsorship for this role.

This role is employed by Basingstoke College of Technology Professional Services Limited – a subsidiary of BCoT.

• Member of the People’s Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Excellent Annual Leave Entitlements, including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
• Discount on Major Retailers via BCoT App
• Free On‑site Parking
• Free On‑site Gym
• Nursery, Restaurants, Barbering & Hair & Beauty Discounts
• Season Ticket Loans (restrictions apply)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (restrictions apply)
• Opportunity to complete professional qualifications relevant to your position at no additional cost (restrictions apply)

• Wellbeing Day
• Summer Staff Barbeque
• Christmas Staff Luncheon
• 24 hour access to EAP
• Free Annual Flu Jab

Basingstoke College of Technology is a leading and well‑respected further education college situated in North Hampshire, easily accessible and with excellent transport links to surrounding areas. We provide a wide range of technical training courses, have an extensive apprenticeship programme and an increasing portfolio of Higher Education courses.

BCoT is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The college is rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding features, has continued to improve since its last inspection and has maintained outstanding financial health for many years.