Learning Support Assistant

Chichester College Group; Hove; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS 15%

25 days annual leave

Discount schemes (shopping, gym, etc.)

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Chichester College Group is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant for term-time on-site work at BN12 6NU. The role offers a pro rata salary of £27,025 per annum, with details available in the attached job description (page 6).

The position involves supporting students with learning, emotional, social, and behavioural needs, assisting staff in preparing learning materials, and ensuring smooth administration of the provision.

Qualifications

• Working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, emotional, social and behavioural needs.
• Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing.
• Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support, within and outside the classroom, the learning and emotional/social/ behavioural needs of students receiving additional support, in accordance with college policies.
• Assist the Additional Learning Support Manager, Learning Support Assistant Manager, Senior Learning Support Assistants and Lecturers in the preparation and adaptation of learning materials/resources.
• Take part in and ensure smooth and effective administration of the provision.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Company: Chichester College Group

Salary: Pro rata of £27,025 per annum, for details on the pro rata salary, see attached job description (page 6)*

Hours: Part-time

Location: BN12 6NU

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education in a term-time, part-time role that can fit around your personal life and responsibilities?

As our Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support, within and outside the classroom, the learning and emotional/social/ behavioural needs of students receiving additional support, in accordance with college policies.
• Assist the Additional Learning Support Manager, Learning Support Assistant Manager, Senior Learning Support Assistants and Lecturers in the preparation and adaptation of learning materials/resources.
• Take part in and ensure smooth and effective administration of the provision.

What we can offer you in this role:

• A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences.
• An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.
• We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you.

What you will bring to the role:

• Working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, emotional, social and behavioural needs.
• Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing.
• Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.

• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles).
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

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