Higher Level Study Support Assistant, Supported Studies

Barnet and Southgate College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Season Ticket Loans

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Tests for DSE Users

Flu vouchers

Gym Facilities

Hair Salon Services and Beauty

High Street Discounts

Job summary

Barnet & Southgate College is seeking a Higher Level Study Support Assistant to join the Pathway Centre at Southgate Campus on a permanent part-time basis. The role focuses on supporting students with special educational needs, aiding teachers, and ensuring resources are well-prepared and used to raise achievement.

Applicants should read the detailed person spec attached. Salary ranges between £20,882 and £22,182 per year.

Qualifications

• The post focuses on organizing and supporting learning activities for classes with students having special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers by organizing and preparing learning resources.
• Assist with planning, monitoring, and assessing class activities.
• Encourage independent learning and support student welfare and inclusion.

Job description

Higher Level Study Support Assistant, Supported Studies

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: Pathway Centre

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Southgate Campus

Compensation: £20,882 - £22,182 / year

Description

Barnet & Southgate College offer an exciting opportunity to join the College as a Higher Level Study Support Assistant working as part of our team that helps to ensure students are supported thus enhancing their chances of success at college and in life.

Purpose of Post: To complement the work of teachers by taking responsibility for the organisation and support of agreed learning activities for classes where all students have special educational needs. To work both independently and collaboratively with teaching staff in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. To provide support for students, the teacher and the college in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes; To encourage students to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of students in all aspects of college life.

If you have any queries regarding this post, please email [e-mail].

Key Responsibilities

Please read the full person spec and job description attached to this advert.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Please read the full person spec and job description attached to this advert.

Potential interview date: Week commencing 9th November 2026.

Barnet and Southgate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches of publicly available information may be undertaken on shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment process.

Benefits

Read our Employee Pledge here!

The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave for our support staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College.

• Annual Season Ticket Loans - We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go! A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
• Employee Support Helpline - The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.
• Eye Tests for DSE Users - The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
• Flu vouchers - We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
• Gym Facilities - Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
• Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments - A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
• High Street Discounts - Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses.