Learning Support Assistant

Woodhouse College; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodhouse College in London invites applications for an experienced Learning Support Assistant. This is a two-year fixed-term, term-time only role, 39 weeks per year, working 36 hours weekly. The post is starting as soon as possible or negotiable.

Salary ranges from £31,115 to £33,826 pro-rata per annum, inclusive of London Weighting. The successful candidate will provide 1:1 support to students to aid academic progress while supporting their physical and mental wellbeing within a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience with students in education setting or voluntary sector required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students to help with academic work.
• Support students' physical and mental wellbeing in college environment.

Job description

Two-year fixed contract, term-time only, 39 weeks per year

Full-time, 36 hours per week

Starting as soon as possible or negotiable

£31,115 - £33,826 pro-rata per annum inclusive of London Weighting

We are looking for an experienced and committed Learning Support Assistant who has worked with students in an education setting or in the voluntary sector to join our friendly Student Services Team. This is a temporary post, term-time only. The post will run for the duration of the A Level course (two years), in the first instance, until the end of the summer term 2028. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and successful department. The postholder will provide 1:1 support to students to help them with their overall development and academic work whilst supporting their physical and mental wellbeing in a college environment.

We are looking for a kind, caring and sensitive individual with a positive attitude, plenty of enthusiasm and high levels of integrity and professionalism.

The salary will be in the range of point 10 - 13 on the sixth form college support staff salary scale, which is currently £27,733 - £30,444 depending on experience, plus £3,382 Outer London Weighting pro-rata per annum. As this is a term-time only post, the actual salary (based on full time equivalent), will be in the range of £25,929 - £28,188 gross per annum. The pay includes an additional week to cover a pro-rata of 8 bank holidays.

The closing date for applications is at 9.00am on Wednesday 23 September 2026. Interviews are anticipated to take place in the week commencing 28 September.

The Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from black and minority ethnic groups which are currently underrepresented. The Trust is also committed to the protection of children and young people.

The College is a member of The Maple Group of leading sixth form colleges in England.