Join Our Team of Student Support Assistants

Activate Learning; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Join Our Team of Student Support Assistants at Activate Learning

At Activate Learning, we're committed to making a positive impact in education and empowering our students to achieve their full potential. We are an innovative, forward-thinking Educational Trust dedicated to shaping the educational journey for students across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Surrey.

We are currently looking for Student Support Assistants to join our dedicated team, with opportunities starting in August 2025. If you are passionate about supporting students, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a real difference in the lives of learners, we would love to hear from you!

This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values the growth and success of both its students and staff.

Apply now and help us shape the future of education!

About The Role As a Student Support Assistant

As a Student Support Assistant at Activate Learning, you will work with young people or adults with a range of severe, complex, moderate learning difficulties, disabilities, and/or behavioural needs. You will provide support across various sessions, including GCSEs, Life Skills programmes, A-levels, and more.

We are looking for people who demonstrate patience and resilience, with the ability to help learners build independence and take more responsibility for their own learning. A collaborative working style and the ability to work well in a team are essential. Strong communication skills are required to work with tutors and ensure effective delivery of the education programmes, as well as to be part of a coordination team.

Interested in joining our team?

Next steps, when applying, please submit your CV and fill out the online application form. Additionally, including details about your key strengths, preferred location, and desired working hours in your cover letter will help us better understand your expectations and needs.

Who We Are

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits

Here are some of our benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits page

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.

Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.