Learning Assistant

Chichester College Group; Northgate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Chichester College Group is seeking a Learning Assistant to support students across the college in a term-time, flexible pattern. You will help with studies, promote inclusion and confidence, and work in classrooms or workshops to provide one-on-one or small-group support.

You will gain experience in safeguarding, confidential practice, and working with diverse learners, including those with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students, particularly those with learning difficulties and/or 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.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, supportive relationships with students, helping them with their studies across the college and promoting inclusion, independence and confidence.
• Provide one on one or group support in a classroom or workshop setting.
• Assist with personal care and administering medication where needed.
• Ensure students have a rewarding and fulfilling experience at college.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Confidentiality

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Learning Assistant

Multiple permanent positions available

Are you looking for an exciting, term time role to develop your career in education? Whilst working in a pattern that fits around your other responsibilities.

As our Learning Assistant you will:

• Build positive, supportive relationships with students, helping them with their studies across the college and promoting inclusion, independence and confidence.
• Provide them with one on one or group support in a classroom or workshop setting. This will include students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including emotional, social, behavioural and mobility needs.
• Assist with personal care and administering medication where needed.
• Ensure our students’ have a rewarding and fulfilling experience at college.

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 the role:

• Experience working with students, particularly those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, emotional, social and behavioural needs.
• Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing.
• An ability to work in a confidential manner.
• 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.

Closing date: 5 October 2026
Interview date: 15 October 2026