Learning Support Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Cannock Chase is seeking a dynamic part-time Learning Support Assistant to provide essential support for students with learning differences. The ideal candidate will possess effective communication skills and a strong desire to help individuals develop their independence. This role offers benefits such as a generous holiday scheme and additional 'ME' days, ensuring the well-being of its staff. Applications must be received by December 7, 2025.

Benefits

Generous holiday scheme

Paid time off for emergencies

Well-being days

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or adults with learning differences.
• Knowledge of SEND and the Education, Health and Care process.
• Desire to help individuals develop independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support for students with Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Help students embrace their differences and achieve career aspirations.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Imaginative support strategies

Job description

South Staffordshire College is looking to employ a dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic part time Learning Support Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join our team to provide high quality support for young people and adults who have an Education, Health and Care Plan or a specific learning difference or disability.

The successful candidate should be able to work effectively and imaginatively to provide first class support for students, that help them embrace their differences and develop independence through supportive strategies to achieve their career aspirations.

You will be a strong team player with a real desire to help young people and adults. Previous experience working in a range of settings supporting young people or adults with learning differences and or disabilities, knowledge of SEND and the Education, Health and Care process will be an advantage.

All applications must be received by: Sunday 7th December 2025. Interviews to be held: Wednesday 17th December 2025.

What you can expect from us - We care about your wellbeing so have a number of activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with child and barred list check.