Learning Assistants - Exeter

Exeter and North Devon College; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions: 16%

Staff development days

Free wellbeing activities

Discounts at retailers

Term-time only contracts

Job summary

Exeter and North Devon College is seeking a dedicated Learning Support assistant to help students with learning and emotional needs, enabling them to thrive and gain independence. You may work 1:1 or in small groups, and some roles involve personal care support as required.

We offer term-time only contracts, with 18–30 hours per week and lessons scheduled 8:30am–4:40pm. The team values ambition, collaboration and energy, with a strong focus on student welfare and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4/C or higher.
• Positive, patient and caring approach.
• Desire to empower and support young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning/emotional difficulties to thrive in the classroom.
• Provide one‑on‑one or small group assistance to promote independence.
• Assist with personal care or physical support where needed.

Skills

positive patient caring approach

empowering and supporting young people

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)

Job description

£24,698 - £26,832 (pro rata)

Permanent

Exeter and North Devon College

Looking for a rewarding role with all the school holidays off? Love working with young people and making a real difference? Join our amazing Learning Support team!

What you'll be doing

You'll support students with learning/emotional difficulties, helping them thrive in the classroom and become more independent. Some students may need one-on-one support, while others will benefit from small group sessions. If you're happy to help with personal care and/or physical support, we'd especially love to hear from you.

What you'll need

• GCSEs in Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)
• positive, patient, and caring approach
• A desire to empower and support young people

What hours will I work?

Our roles are term-time only, meaning you are guaranteed 13 weeks' holiday every year. Whether you're looking for part-time work or flexible hours, we can help you find a schedule that fits. Our contracts range from 18 - 30 hours per week, with lessons timetabled from 8:30am to 4:40 pm.

Why join us?

• Extra 16% of salary paid into your pension (yes, really!)
• Paid staff development days
• Free wellbeing activities
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers
• Term-time only contracts

Ambition, Collaboration, Energy. These are our values. To learn more and hear what our staff have to say, please visit our website.

Benefits

• We'll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme.
• You'll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding.
• Read more on our careers page.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 4th October.

Interviews will be held in Exeter w/c 12th October.

Everyone's welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.

We're totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you're successful, you'll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ's guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.