Learning Support Worker

Role Information

Reference: REQ
001397

Location:

Bristol Campuses (WISE Campus & Filton Avenue Campus)

Contract Type:
Permanent, Part-Time, Term-Time only

Working Hours:

Minimum of 28 hours over 4 days or 35 hours over 5 days (Job shares are available), 38 weeks per year term-time all school holidays off.

Salary: £25,287.00 (FTE) – £16,180.71 for 28 hours, £20,225.89 for 35 hours (reflecting 38 working weeks).

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

• Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), with employer contributions of 16% and accessible from the age of 55.
• 25 days annual leave (Full‑Time Equivalent); 30 days after 5 academic years’ service. Two weeks leave during Christmas closedown period.
• Extensive professional development support, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies, flexible working practices.
• Access to discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme, and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Free annual eye test.
• Free car parking at all campuses (except Queens Road Art School).
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee.

• Work collaboratively with curriculum staff in‑class to support learner progress and achievement.
• Supervise learners during unstructured times not directly supervised by curriculum staff (e.g., breaks, lunch times, arrivals and departures).
• Provide out‑of‑class academic support for learners on an individual or group basis.
• Complete all necessary administrative duties, such as accurately recording student support, in a constructive manner.

• Good standard of general education including Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent); willingness to upskill.
• Experience (or willingness to learn) working with young people aged 16–25 with additional needs and/or EHCPs.
• Preferable but not essential: experience within education; relevant experience in health, social care, or community settings also acceptable.
• Experience or willingness to learn Office 365 and its applications.

All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.