Learning Support Assistant

Lighthouse Learning Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Term-time working opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with students in a busy college environment. You will support learners with SEND and SEMH, contribute to safeguarding practices, and help students achieve their educational and personal development goals.

The role is term-time only, part-time (33 hours/week) with pay on the Support Staff Scale. Experience with safeguarding and a proactive, organised approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH.
• Significant knowledge of Safeguarding and Prevent.
• Be well motivated, passionate and well organised.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with learning needs in lessons and study areas.
• Support students' education, emotional well-being and preparation for adulthood.
• Collaborate with teachers to monitor progress and adapt assistance.

Skills

SEND support

Safeguarding knowledge

Student support

Organization

Education

Grade C (Level 4) English

Grade C (Level 4) Maths

Job description

# Learning Support AssistantEmployer: Richard Taunton Sixth Form CollegeLocation: Southampton, HampshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £25,517 FTE, £18,556.85 actualPosted: 6th November 2026Expires: 18th December 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 6th November 2026Job ID: 1582771Job Reference: ATR435* Share :* Print**Learning Support Assistant****33 hours per week****Permanent Contract****Term-time only (37 weeks)****Salary: Support Staff Scale Point 21****The salary is £18,556.85 (This is based on a £25,517 FTE)**We have an exciting opportunity available for experienced and highly motivated Learning Support Assistants to join our team within the college.The College provides specialist education and support for 200+ young people aged 16-25 with moderate and complex learning difficulties and disabilities.In addition, we support students within our mainstream provision that have additional learning needs such as ASC, and/or social, emotional and mental health difficulties.Working with students you will form a key part of the range of services to support their education, emotional well-being and preparation for adulthood.Ideally, you should:• Be well motivated, passionate and well organised• Have significant knowledge of Safeguarding and Prevent• Have prior experience of supporting students with SEND and/or SEMHYou will have:• Have minimum Grade C (Level 4) passes in English and Maths, or equivalent qualification**Why Join Us?**We believe that happy, supported employees do their best work. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing both inside and outside of work, including:✓ Local Government Pension Scheme✓ Cycle to Work Scheme✓ Term-time working opportunities✓ Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and physiotherapy support✓ On-site cafeteria facilities✓ End-of-year celebrations and opportunities to socialise with colleagues**Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application****This is a rolling advert and will remain open until our vacancies are filled.****Interviews will be conducted as and when suitable applications are received.**### AttachmentsLearning Support Assistant - JD and PS### Safeguarding Statement:Richard Taunton Sixth Form College 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.