Learning Support Assistant

Richard Taunton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Term-time working opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site cafeteria facilities

End-of-year celebrations

Job summary

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College in Southampton is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team during term-time. The role is permanent with 33 hours per week across 37 weeks, supporting students with SEND and SEMH to promote learning and wellbeing.

You will assist with English and Maths, safeguarding, and Prevent guidance, contributing to a supportive environment and pupils' preparation for adulthood.

Qualifications

• Be well motivated, passionate and well organised.
• Have significant knowledge of Safeguarding and Prevent.
• Have prior experience of supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND/SEMH to aid learning and wellbeing.
• Assist in educational tasks during term-time, 37 weeks per year.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of students and preparation for adulthood.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Prevent awareness

SEND/SEMHD experience

Organised and motivated

Education

Level 4 English & Maths

Job description

* Learning Support AssistantNEWFast Apply# Learning Support AssistantEmployerLocation: Southampton, HampshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £25,517 FTE, £18,556.85 actualPosted: 6th November 2026Start Date: 6th November 2026Expires: 18th December 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 6th November 2026Job ID: 1582771Job Reference: ATR435Start Date: 6th November 2026* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1582771* Share :**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 qualificationWe 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.**### Attachments### 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.### Richard Taunton Sixth Form College