Learning Support Assistant

This term-time position offers the chance to join a supportive team while enjoying extended periods of leave during College holiday closures.

You'll have the satisfaction of helping students achieve their goals while benefiting from a working pattern that supports your own wellbeing and quality of life.

Whether you are a parent, carer, returning to work, semi-retired, or simply seeking greater flexibility, term-time working can provide the balance you need while allowing you to build a rewarding career in education.

The Isle of Wight College is looking for caring, patient and committed individuals to join our Additional Learning Support team as inclusive Learning Support Assistants.

This rewarding role provides an opportunity to support students with learning difficulties, disabilities, medical needs and additional support requirements to access education, develop independence and achieve their personal goals.

At the heart of this role is building positive, professional relationships with learners, providing encouragement, reassurance and practical support that helps students thrive both academically and personally.

As an inclusive Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teaching staff and support colleagues to ensure learners receive the care, guidance and individualised support they need to participate fully in college life.

You will help create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where students feel valued, respected and empowered to develop their confidence, independence and life skills.

• Provide tailored educational, emotional and practical support to students with a range of additional needs.
• Support learners to engage in lessons, workshops, enrichment activities and work-related learning.
• Assist students with developing confidence, independence, communication and social skills.
• Promote student wellbeing and provide encouragement to help learners overcome barriers to learning.
• Support students with personal care and mobility needs where required and appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, parents/carers and support services to meet individual learner needs.
• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive and respectful learning environment for all students.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare, dignity and rights of all learners at all times.

• Have a genuine passion for supporting young people and adults with additional needs.
• Are caring, empathetic and able to build positive relationships.
• Can remain calm, patient and supportive in challenging situations.
• Are committed to inclusion, equality and student success.
• Work effectively as part of a team and communicate well with others.
• Have experience of supporting individuals with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (desirable but not essential).

Every day, our inclusive Learning Support Assistants make a meaningful difference to the lives of our students. By providing care, encouragement and personalised support, you will play a vital role in helping learners achieve their aspirations, develop independence and enjoy a positive college experience.

Be part of a team that changes lives through education, inclusion and support.

• Employees at the Isle of Wight College enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that enhances their work-life balance and wellbeing.
• Staff are entitled to rolled up holiday, and benefit from a Christmas Shutdown Holiday Allowance.
• The college offers an excellent pension scheme under the Local Government Scheme, providing long-term…