Learning Support Assistant

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We are a high‑achieving college recruiting a Learning Support Assistant on a permanent, annualised hours basis.
Salary: £24,617 – £24,834 per annum pro rata, dependent on qualifications.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide cross‑college support and assistance to students who have identified learning needs.

• Identify strategies for supporting individual students using student profile and tutor consultation.
• Aid students to learn effectively both in group and individually, considering particular needs.
• Contribute to student progress records by feeding back to tutor on progression, attitude and behaviour.
• Assist in administering routine tests, invigilate exams and act as reader/scribe in exams as appropriate.
• Support learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence in its use including ICT skills.
• Prepare and use equipment/resources.
• Be aware of and comply with child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality and data protection policies and report concerns.
• Support difference and ensure students have equal access to opportunities.
• Contribute to and support the overall ethos/work/aims of the College.
• Appreciate, support and respect roles of other professionals.
• Attend relevant team meetings and in‑service training.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Assist with supervision of students outside lesson times, including before and after college timetable and at break times, as needed.
• Accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and off‑college activities as required and take responsibility for a group under teacher supervision.
• Take note of and comply with college HR procedures for reporting absences, lateness, etc.

• Educational qualifications to GCSE standard in Maths, English and ICT (C Grade).
• Able to relate well to students with a diverse range of needs.
• Willingness to undertake a relevant learning support qualification.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Ability to communicate and establish rapport with young people and colleagues.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Patience and empathy.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.

• 25 days leave, rising with service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata for part time staff).
• Employee Assistance Programme – a confidential, free service.
• On‑site nursery offering childcare at superb rates inside and outside term time.
• Local Government Pension Scheme enrolment.
• Free eye care vouchers.
• Free secure onsite parking.
• Discounts on shopping, travel and healthcare.
• Access to onsite gym, tennis/badminton courts and football pitches (indoor & out).
• Weekly staff football.

1st February 2026

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. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.

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