Learning Support Assistants

A Learning Support Assistant post at City College Norwich, spanning its Easton and Norwich campuses within inclusive learning. The work is hands‑on support for students with special educational needs, neurodivergence and complex care needs, in classrooms, workshops and the salon as well as English, maths and theory lessons. Term‑time hours run Monday to Friday, up to 35 a week, with placements that change daily.

Previous applicants are excluded, and a new enhanced DBS check must be completed through the college.

• Support students with special educational needs, neurodivergence and complex medical and personal care needs
• Provide personalised care and support within inclusive learning programmes and across the wider college
• Help students take part confidently and safely in learning
• Support students in practical and vocational settings, including engineering workshops and the hair and beauty salon
• Support students in English, maths and subject theory classes
• Build supportive relationships that help students grow in independence and confidence

• Enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS check
• Registration with the DBS Update Service
• New DBS certificate completed with City College Norwich, as update service checks on certificates issued before 28 November 2020 are not accepted
• Not a previous applicant

• Committed, compassionate, empathetic, patient and resilient
• Passion for inclusive education and student wellbeing
• Adaptable and comfortable working across locations and learning environments

• Support to work towards a relevant qualification, expected within 3 years
• Building specialist skills in supporting students with complex needs
• Experience across academic and practical or vocational settings
• Working alongside industry‑standard facilities and teaching spaces