Learning Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirencester College is seeking two enthusiastic Learning Support Workers to join their supportive team. This permanent, term-time role involves assisting students in their academic journey, requiring strong communication skills and a positive attitude towards working with young people. The position offers a supportive induction and training package, along with various benefits.

Benefits

LGPS 20.6%+ defined benefit pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Free on-site car parking

On-site fitness suite

Refectory

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Good level of general education, including GCSE English and Maths.
• Positive interest in working with young people.
• Ability to work calmly.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in academic studies, including 1:1 and small group settings.
• Supervise small study groups and workshops.
• Participate in training and meetings as required.

Skills

Communication

Team Working

Flexibility

Calmness

Record Keeping

Education

GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 / C or above

Tools

Teams

Outlook

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Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only (36 weeks), 19.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Required: 28th August 2025

Cirencester College are looking to recruit two enthusiastic Learning Support Workers to join our friendly, supportive team. As a member of the support staff, you would play a pivotal role in supporting our learners to achieve during their academic studies. This could be in a range of classes from Functional Skills to A Levels, working on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable, have great communication skills and excellent team working skills. This is an ideal opportunity for a person keen to gain some experience of working with a range of students within a growing educational establishment.

This role is a permanent term-time only role. We require candidates to work 9-4pm, including a lunch break. Some occasional meetings and training after 4pm, we are open to discussing this further at interview. We will provide a supportive induction and training package, as well as hands on experience shadowing members of the current team.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a good level of general education, including GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 / C or above, and who would be confident supporting in both areas.

Has a positive interest in working with young people and happy to supervise small study groups and workshops.

Has the ability to work calmly.

Efficient user of computer systems, including Teams and Outlook.

PLEASE APPLY NOW – this position will close once sufficient applications are received.

Benefits include: LGPS 20.6%+ defined benefit pension scheme (including life assurance), sick pay scheme, free on-site car parking, on-site fitness suite, refectory, and cycle-to-work scheme.

Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding Statement

Cirencester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Learning Support Worker

Salary: £23,753 to £23,953 FTE

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only (36 weeks), 19.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Required: 28th August 2025

Cirencester College are looking to recruit two enthusiastic Learning Support Workers to join our friendly, supportive team. As a member of the support staff, you would play a pivotal role in supporting our learners to achieve during their academic studies. This could be in a range of classes from Functional Skills to A Levels, working on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable, have great communication skills and excellent team working skills. This is an ideal opportunity for a person keen to gain some experience of working with a range of students within a growing educational establishment.

This role is a permanent term-time only role. We require candidates to work 9-4pm, including a lunch break. Some occasional meetings and training after 4pm, we are open to discussing this further at interview. We will provide a supportive induction and training package, as well as hands on experience shadowing members of the current team.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a good level of general education, including GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 / C or above, and who would be confident supporting in both areas.

Has a positive interest in working with young people and happy to supervise small study groups and workshops.

Has the ability to work calmly.

Is efficient at record keeping, including taking notes during classes.

Efficient user of computer systems, including Teams and Outlook.

Closing Date: 10th June 2025

PLEASE APPLY NOW – this position will close once sufficient applications are received.

Benefits include: LGPS 20.6%+ defined benefit pension scheme (including life assurance), sick pay scheme, free on-site car parking, on-site fitness suite, refectory, and cycle-to-work scheme.

Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding Statement

Cirencester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.