Learning Support Assistant

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group; Leek; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health-related benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group is inviting applications for a Learning Support Assistant at Leek College. This role focuses on the care and education of students with disabilities or learning difficulties, under the direction of the Lead Support Tutor for ALS.

You will assist students, prepare rooms and materials, track progress, and attend to health and safety needs. A Level 2 literacy/numeracy qualification and safeguarding awareness are desirable, with flexibility for term-time hours.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE equivalent).
• Relevant experience or qualifications in an education or caring capacity, particularly supporting students or young people with learning difficulties and/or other disabilities is desirable.
• A good knowledge of safeguarding and equal opportunities is required.
• A Level 2 note taking qualification or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Care and education of students with disabilities or learning difficulties under the Lead Support Tutor for ALS.
• Assist students in their work; prepare rooms, equipment and materials; track learner progress.
• Attend to health, safety and hygiene needs of learners.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate learners' needs.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Enthusiastic

Self-motivated

Education

Level 2 Literacy/Numeracy

Level 2 note taking qualification

Job description

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Location: Leek College

Various Hours available

Term-time working only - 37 weeks per year

Salary: £25,021 - £26,560 (NSUP5 - NSUP10) pro rata per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' 'teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and 'teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'. In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

These vacancies have arisen due to an increase in volume of students with SEND requirements, we have a number of positions available, across the College. We are looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to take up these positions. Flexibility regarding working hours can be negotiated where requested.

You will primarily be responsible for the care and education of students with disabilities or learning difficulties. Working under the direction of the Lead Support Tutor for additional learning support, specific duties include assisting students in their work; preparation of rooms, equipment and materials, tracking learner progress as well as general individual assistance which may include attending to their health, safety, physical and hygiene needs.

For the position, you will be qualified to at least Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE equivalent), Relevant experience or qualifications in an education or caring capacity, particularly supporting students or young people with learning difficulties and/or other disabilities is also desirable. You will also have a good knowledge of safeguarding and equal opportunities. A level 2 note taking qualification or equivalent is desirable.

You will be a good communicator, enthusiastic and self-motivated with the ability to motivate others along with good organisational skills. A flexible approach to working hours will also be required to accommodate the needs of learners.

What's in it for you?

The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Term-time only working
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice)
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget)
• Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme

The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 8 th November 2026

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.