Learning Assistant - Chichester [CC0012]

Chichester College; England; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A further education college in England is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help students requiring additional support. Responsibilities include assisting in classroom settings and creating positive relationships with students. Candidates should have experience working with individuals with learning difficulties and communication skills. This role offers flexible hours and a range of competitive benefits, along with a commitment to personal growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Discount schemes on shopping and travel

Family friendly policies

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional help across various areas.
• Create positive relationships with students.
• Assist students in classroom or workshop settings.

Skills

Effective organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE in English at grade C/4 or above

Job description

Overview

Learning Support Assistant

Pro rata of £25,582 per annum, for details on the pro rata salary, see attached job description (page 6). Up to 32 hours per week, 36 weeks per year. Hours: Flexible hours available (average working day: 6-7 hours). Must be available on Fridays. Make a real difference - every single day.

Responsibilities

As a Learning Assistant, you will support students requiring additional help with their programmes of study across various areas within College, creating 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. The work you do as a Learning Assistant will ensure our students’ have a rewarding and fulfilling experience at college.

Qualifications

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will have experience of working with people with learning difficulties and disabilities, as well as effective organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. A GCSE (or equivalent) in English at grade C/4 or above is also essential.

Staff Benefits

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% 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) and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It\'s an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

Apply now to make a real difference to these learner’s lives!

Closing date: 13 October 2025

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As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.