Learning Support Assistant

Lichfield College; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to provide high-quality support for students with Education, Health and Care Plans or specific learning differences. Ideal candidates will have experience in supporting young people or adults with disabilities and possess creativity in helping them develop independence. The role includes generous holiday benefits and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare. Applications are open until January 7th, 2026.

Benefits

Generous holiday scheme

Pension contribution at minimum 20.9%

Paid time off for emergencies

Wellbeing days

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with young people and adults.
• Previous experience in supporting individuals with specific learning differences.
• Knowledge of SEND and the Education, Health and Care process is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support for students with learning differences.
• Help individuals develop independence through supportive strategies.
• Work collaboratively within a team to enhance student outcomes.

Skills

Team player

Experience with learning differences

Creativity in 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 : Wednesday 7th January 2026.

Interviews to be held : WC 19th January 2026.

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.

Safeguarding Statement

South Staffordshire College - Lichfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.