Casual/Part-Time Learning Support Assistant – Empower Students

City of Portsmouth College; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Learning & development

Staff benefits

Hair salon discount

Online discounts

Parking

Blue Light Card

Job summary

City of Portsmouth College is seeking a Sessional Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students with special educational needs in a 1:1 or small group setting across all campuses in Portsmouth. The role includes assisting during break times and outings, aligned with Education Health Care Plans.

This casual/term-time post starts September 2026; you will promote independence and high expectations, collaborating with teachers to monitor progress and help students achieve their learning goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to support young people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Monitoring and recording students' progress.
• Work collaboratively with the class teachers and other college staff.

Skills

Support young people

Communication skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Interpersonal skills

SEN knowledge

Job description

City of Portsmouth College is seeking a Sessional Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students with special educational needs in a 1:1 or small group setting across all campuses in Portsmouth. The role includes assisting during break times and outings, aligned with Education Health Care Plans.

This casual/term-time post starts September 2026; you will promote independence and high expectations, collaborating with teachers to monitor progress and help students achieve their learning goals.