Learning Support Assistant

STRODE COLLEGE; Chard; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to empower students with learning difficulties and disabilities. This role focuses on providing in-class support and fostering personal and social skills to help students achieve their ambitions. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with experience in supporting diverse learning needs. Join a team that is committed to excellence in education and student welfare, making a real difference in the lives of young people as they prepare for their future.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning difficulties in class and across campus.
• Assist in developing employability and personal skills.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Experience with Learning Difficulties

Experience with Disabilities

Education

Relevant Educational Background

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – 37 hours per week, term-time – To start in September 2025

Strode College is looking for a colleague who can support our students as they develop employability skills, achieve their learning ambitions, and gain the personal and social skills they need to prepare for the next stage in their lives.

You’ll be working with students with learning difficulties or disabilities from Entry Level to Advanced Level to provide in-class support with a focus on learning with individual and/or groups of students, general support across the campus and in the workplace as required. Experience of working with sensory impairment, physical disability, mental health, challenging behaviour, ASD or SpLD is desirable.

You must have a good knowledge of learning difficulties and disabilities whilst having excellent inter-personal and communication skills.

Strode College has a local and national reputation for excellence due to the outstanding quality of our teaching and support and the resulting high levels of student aspiration and achievements. We help students realise their potential, maximise their results and achieve success at college and in the future.

Contractual Details

Rate of Pay or Salary: £23,915 pro rata per annum (actual salary £19,592 per annum)

Working Time: 37 hours per week for 36 weeks term time

Contract Type: Permanent

Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme

Please note:the published salary and terms and conditions are effective until the 31^st of July 2025 when it is proposed that Strode College will merge with Bridgwater & Taunton College from the 1^st of August 2025. Appointments from the 1^st of August will be subject to a change in terms and conditions and details of this will be confirmed at interview and in any subsequent offer of employment.

How to Apply

Please visit the vacancies section of our website by clicking apply link

If you require any further information or would like a confidential informal discussion about the role please contact Amy Pope on [e-mail]

Closing Date for applications: 9.00am Monday 2^nd June 2025

Interview will be held on: Friday 13^th June 2025

Strode College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.