Learning Support Assistant

South Staffordshire College; Penkridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in England is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic part-time Learning Support Assistant. The role involves providing high-quality support for students with Education, Health and Care Plans or learning differences. Ideal candidates should have experience working with young people or adults with disabilities and be knowledgeable about relevant processes. The college offers a generous holiday scheme and various employee benefits, emphasizing wellbeing and support for its staff.

Benefits

Generous holiday scheme

ME days for personal time off

Pension contribution of 20.9%

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or adults with learning differences.
• Understanding of the Education, Health and Care process.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support for students with disabilities.
• Help students embrace their differences and develop independence.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with learning differences

Knowledge of SEND processes

Imaginative support strategies

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality support for students with Education, Health and Care Plans or specific learning differences or disabilities.
• Work effectively and imaginatively to provide first‑class support for students, helping them embrace their differences and develop independence through supportive strategies to achieve their career aspirations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

We care about your wellbeing, so we have a number of activities all year that provide support. Time off is also important: a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional five days at Christmas and two ‘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).

Application Details

To find out more about this great opportunity visit www.southstaffs.ac.uk/latest-vacancies/ to apply and to download a job specification.

All applications must be received by: Wednesday 7th January 2026.

Interviews to be held WC: 19th January 2026.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

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.