Learning Assistant - Crawley [CW4519]

Chichester College; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Crawley is seeking a Learning Assistant to support students with diverse needs. The role involves fostering positive relationships and ensuring students have fulfilling experiences. The college offers a vibrant environment and numerous staff benefits.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Family-friendly policies

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support students requiring additional help with their programmes of study.
• Create positive relationships with students in classroom or workshop settings.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

GCSE in English at grade C/4 or above

Job description

Join to apply for the Learning Assistant - Crawley [CW4519] role at Crawley College.

This range is provided by Crawley College. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Crawley College, part of the Chichester College Group
Ref: CW4519

Learning Support Assistant

Pro rata of £24,598 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

Role Overview: 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 includes students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including emotional, social, behavioural, and mobility needs. Your work will ensure our students have a rewarding and fulfilling experience at college.

Qualifications and Skills: Experience working with people with learning difficulties and disabilities, effective organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills. A GCSE (or equivalent) in English at grade C/4 or above is essential.

Our Staff Benefits

We offer a range of staff benefits, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over Christmas (not deducted from leave), and a wellbeing day. Option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Discount schemes on shopping, restaurants, travel, onsite facilities such as gyms and nurseries.
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (dependent on continuous service).
• Opportunities for professional development, including development days, funded apprenticeships, and courses.

Located less than 10 minutes walk from bus and train stations, Crawley College is in an ideal location.

Working Environment: Join a vibrant and inclusive college committed to outstanding teaching and support, diverse student body, positive atmosphere, innovative methods, community engagement, and celebrating individual differences.

Application Process: Apply now to make a difference. The closing date is 19 May 2025, and interviews will be held on 5 June 2025. You will need to upload a CV, which will be auto-populated into the application form. Ensure your CV is formatted simply and accurately reflects your education and employment history.

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