Lead SSA

Basingstoke College of Technology; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Member of the People’s Pension Scheme

Excellent Annual Leave Entitlements

Discount on Major Retailers via BCoT 앱

Free Onsite Parking

Free On-site Gym

Nursery, Restaurants, Barbering & Hair

Season Ticket Loans

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional qualifications support

Job summary

Basingstoke College of Technology is seeking a Lead Student Support Assistant to provide leadership within the Student Experience Department. You will deliver inclusive, responsive support across our English/Maths, Curriculum areas or Foundation Learning teams and work closely with tutors to ensure high-quality learner outcomes.

You will supervise several Student Support Assistants, carrying out performance reviews, inductions, mentoring, and driving targets.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have current authorisation to work in the UK, sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Student Support Assistants and conduct performance reviews twice yearly.
• Plan staff inductions, mentor staff and monitor progress toward targets.
• Deliver inclusive, responsive support across the college in coordination with tutors.

Skills

People management

Mentoring

Performance reviews

Staff induction

Team leadership

Job description

Lead SSA

Student Experience Department

Salary: £24,892.70 for term-time only (Pro rata from £30,701.00 per annum)

FTE: (phone number removed) (36 weeks per year, 37 hours per week)

Closing Date: 18/10/2026

Interviews will take place on: 23/10/2026

About the Role:

You will be delivering inclusive, responsive, and innovative support across the college - specifically within the English/Maths department, Curriculum areas or Foundation Learning department. You will work closely with tutors to ensure that support is effective. You will constantly strive to produce outstanding teaching and learning at all times to ensure that all learners succeed in their chosen programmes.

You will have management responsibility for a number of Student Support Assistants – this will involve completely their performance related reviews twice a year, planning new staff inductions, mentoring staff and ensuring they are working towards their targets.

Please note:

• Applicants must have current authorisation to work in the UK as we do not offer sponsorship on this role
• This role is employed by Basingstoke College of Technology Professional Services Limited - BPS are a subsidiary of BCoT.

We have some amazing benefits on offer:

• Member of the People's Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Excellent Annual Leave Entitlements, including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
• Discount on Major Retailers via BCoT App
• Free Onsite Parking
• Free On-site Gym
• Nursery, Restaurants, Barbering & Hair & Beauty Discounts
• Season Ticket Loans (restrictions apply)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (restrictions apply)
• Opportunity to complete professional qualifications relevant to your position at no additional cost (restrictions apply)

Wellbeing:

• Wellbeing Day
• Summer Staff Barbeque
• Christmas Staff Luncheon
• 24 hour access to EAP
• Free Annual Flu Jab

About Us!

Basingstoke College of Technology is a leading and well-respected further education college situated in North Hampshire, easily accessible and with excellent transport links to surrounding areas. We provide a wide range of technical training courses, have an extensive apprenticeship programme and an increasing portfolio of Higher Education courses.

Basingstoke College of Technology is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The postholder is expected to share this commitment, adhere to all College safeguarding and child protection policies, complete mandatory training, and report any concerns promptly.

Extent of Contact with Students: High. This role involves direct, frequent, and regular contact with students, including regulated activity and unsupervised support.

BCoT is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

The college is rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding features, has continued to improve since its last inspection and has maintained outstanding financial health for many years