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Chichester College Group; Brighton; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave (28 with service)

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Chichester College Group in Brighton is seeking a Senior Learning Support Assistant to provide high-level learning support to learners with SEND and develop the Learning Support team.

You will focus on improving attendance and learner success, support the ALS Team Leader in coordinating LSA provision, and contribute to the quality of Learning Support services within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting 16-18-year-olds.
• Understanding of SEND Code of Practice (2015).
• Time management and organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide learners with a high level of learning support to achieve their programme of study.
• Focus on improving learner attendance and success rates to meet targets.
• Support the ALS Team Leader in coordinating and quality of LSA provision and Learning Support.

Skills

Experience supporting 16-18-year-olds

Understanding of SEND Code of Practice

Time management & organisation

Job description

Make a real difference to the lives and achievements of learners with SEND while leading and developing a dedicated Learning Support team.

As our Senior Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide learners with a high level of learning support needed to achieve their programme of study.
• Focus on and take an active role in the achievement of high individual learner attendance and success rates, meeting or surpassing the relevant targets for each.
• Support the ALS Team Leader in the co-ordination and quality of the LSA provision and Learning Support provision.

What we can offer you in this role:

• A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences.
• An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.
• A supportive and friendly Team.
• Hybrid working opportunities during holiday periods.

What you will bring to the role:

• Experience of supporting 16 - 18-year-olds
• Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (2015)
• Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.

• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Details

Senior Learning Support Assistant

Company: Chichester College Group

Salary: Pro rata of £28,063 to £30,668 per annum (i.e. £17,444.57 - £19,063.89)

Hours: Part-time

Location: Brighton, BN1 4FA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Sept 2026

Closing date: 28 Sept 2026

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