Higher Level Learning Support Assistant

Coastland College; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Weymouth is seeking a Higher Level Learning Support Assistant to support learners with diverse needs. This role requires experience in education and a compassionate approach. You'll collaborate with teaching staff to enhance learner independence and inclusion while adhering to safeguarding standards. Offering competitive salary and generous benefits, this is a great opportunity for aspiring educators.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Additional efficiency closure days

Generous Pension Scheme

Access to Care First support

Dedicated CPD learning days

Family-friendly policies

Free on-site parking

Free on-site gym

Employee discounts at facilities

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people or adults with additional learning needs in an educational setting.
• Confident in adapting your approach to meet diverse learner needs.
• Willing to undergo child protection screening.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with a range of additional needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff to plan and deliver learning activities.
• Implement support strategies and promote independence.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Experience with additional learning needs

Job description

About Coastland College

Coastland College is a vibrant, inclusive, and forward‑thinking FE college committed to providing outstanding education and support for all learners. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and personally. Our Learning Support Team plays a crucial role in ensuring learners with additional needs achieve their full potential.

Job Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Learning Support Assistant (HLLSA) to join our dynamic team at the Kingston Maurward campus. In this role you will support learners with a range of additional needs, including learning difficulties, disabilities, autism and social, emotional, or mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

You will work closely with teaching staff to help plan and deliver learning activities, implement support strategies and promote independence and inclusion across the college. Your duties will include adapting teaching approaches to meet diverse learner needs and advocating for learners’ progress.

Qualifications & Requirements

Compassionate and proactive, you have experience supporting young people or adults with additional learning needs in an educational setting. You are confident in adapting your approach to meet diverse learner needs and are willing to undertake child protection screening, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Values & Safeguarding

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.

Disability Confident

Coastland College is a Disability Confident employer. We will generally offer an interview to any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.

Campus & College Context

Our college operates across two campuses: a stunning Jurassic coastline in Weymouth and a beautiful 18th‑century estate near Dorchester. We bring together the best of both universities to offer a wider range of courses and industry‑standard facilities.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time roles) increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of continuous service.
• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over Christmas and an additional 4 days over Easter.
• Generous Pension Scheme through either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) depending on your role.
• Access to Care First – our free confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme.
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• A person‑centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Free on‑site gym.
• Employee discounts at on‑site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre.
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including corporate Eye‑care voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders.

Remuneration & Working Hours

This position is term‑time only for 39 working weeks and is paid for 44.65 weeks. The role requires 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Salary: £22,444.89 per annum (£26,210 FTE).