Learning Assistant

Chichester College Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

25 days annual leave + 3

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family friendly policies

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Chichester College Group is seeking a Learning Assistant to support students across programmes during term-time in a flexible, part-time role. You will help students who require additional support, build positive relationships and assist teaching staff with learning materials in classroom or workshop settings.

You will bring experience of working with learners with disabilities, strong communication skills, discretion, safeguarding knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Word.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a confidential manner.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge ofMicrosoft Office applications, including Word.

Responsibilities

• Support students requiring additional help with their programmes of study across various areas within College.
• Create positive relationships with them and assisting them in a classroom or workshop setting.
• Ensure our students’ have a rewarding and fulfilling experience at college.
• Assist the Head of Learning Support and Resources, Learning Support Team Leaders and Lecturers in the preparation and adaptation of learning materials/resources.

Skills

Experience of working with people with

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Safeguarding knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Learning Assistant

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education, supporting students in a term time, part time role that can fit around your personal life and responsibilities?

As our Learning Assistant, you will:

• Support students requiring additional help with their programmes of study across various areas within College.
• Create positive relationships with them and assisting them in a classroom or workshop setting. This will include students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including emotional, social, behavioural and mobility needs.
• Ensure our students’ have a rewarding and fulfilling experience at college.
• Assist the Head of Learning Support and Resources, Learning Support Team Leaders and Lecturers in the preparation and adaptation of learning materials/resources.

What we can offer you in this role:

• A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences.
• An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.
• We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you.

What you will bring to this role:

• Experience of working with people with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a confidential manner.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.

• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles).
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.