Learning Support Assistant

Overview

2 x 24 Hour Positions Available

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am to 5pm.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am to 5pm.

You may already be working as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, SEN Support Worker or within education, health and social care, supporting young people with additional learning needs. Equally, you could have experience from another setting where you've supported individuals to overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their potential, and are looking to bring those transferable skills into education.

You are patient, compassionate and resilient, with the ability to build positive relationships while encouraging students to become as independent as possible. You thrive in a varied role, enjoy working as part of a supportive team and understand the importance of creating an inclusive environment where every learner feels valued and able to succeed.

At Bishop Burton College, you'll become part of a dedicated Student Support team committed to helping learners achieve their ambitions, whatever challenges they may face. Working across our outstanding land-based and specialist curriculum areas, no two days are the same. You'll play a vital role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them develop academically, socially and personally.

Whether you're already qualified or looking to develop your career in learning support, we'll provide a welcoming environment, ongoing training and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives. If you're passionate about inclusion, believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and want to work somewhere your contribution is truly valued, we'd love to hear from you.

• Support learners with additional learning needs in and out of the classroom
• Build positive relationships and encourage student independence
• Contribute to an inclusive environment where every learner feels valued
• Collaborate with the Student Support team and other staff across curriculum areas

Previous experience in learning support or related education/health and social care roles is desirable. The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate patience, compassion and resilience
• Be able to work as part of a team and support diverse learners
• Meet safeguarding and welfare obligations; disclose any criminal convictions; be prepared for DBS checks where applicable

• Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit with generous employer contributions)
• 40 days leave including 25 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free car parking
• On-site catering facilities
• Optional health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Free will writing service
• Generous sick pay and compassionate leave
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• Free eye tests for DSE users
• 15% discount on tickets at East Yorkshire Buses
• Birthday leave – extra day off to celebrate your birthday from September 2026

The college does not hold a sponsorship licence; therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the UK points-based system.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. As this is a position of trust, the successful candidate will be required to disclose any criminal convictions and will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, barring (where applicable), references, qualification and health checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The College is an equal opportunities employer.