Learning Support Assistant

Educators; Swansea; Remote; GBP 17,303,000 - 18,047,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff well-being days

Discounted study opportunities

Welsh language recruitment encouraged

Job summary

Gower College Swansea is seeking a part-time, fixed-term helper to support learners in practical construction-focused classrooms. The role involves one-to-one or small group support, literacy/numeracy development, and pastoral care under lecturer direction.

Based at Jubilee Court in Fforest Fach, the position runs 36 weeks per year during term-time, with a pro rata salary of £14,081 per annum for 25 hours/week. Interviews are planned for October 2026.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSEs: A - C Grade or equivalent.
• Experience of working with young people in a similar job role.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of students with additional learning needs/learning difficulties.
• Confident, resilient, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• To provide one-to-one or small group support under lecturer direction as appropriate in the classroom setting.
• To assist with the development of learners' literacy and numeracy skills.
• To assist with the pastoral care needs of learners and to direct learners to other college support mechanisms as necessary.
• To provide learners with help in understanding oral and written instruction.
• To assist with the co-ordination of learners' work, record keeping and progress through liaison with lecturing and support staff at all levels within the College.

Job description

Salary: 13.52 - 13.59 Per Hour

bout us:

Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners. We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff.

At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home.

The role:

Vacancy 1 - Fixed-term replacement:

• Part-time (20 - 25 hours per week)
• Term-time (36 weeks per annum)
• Fixed term until 31st August 2027
• £13.52 - £13.59 per hour
• Jubilee Court, Fforest Fach

Based on 25 hours per week, 36 weeks per annum, the pro rata salary would be £14,081 per annum (£26,084 Full Time Equivalent).

Interviews will take place in October 2026.

Jubilee Court is home to a range of the College'sconstruction courses, such as painting and decorating, brickwork, carpentry and plastering.

This is a busy, practical and hands-on learning environment, supporting learners who have a strong practical focus to their studies. The role would suit someone who enjoys working in an active environment and who can adapt their approach to different personalities, learning styles and levels of engagement.

You will work closely with teaching staff to support learners to engage with their learning, develop their skills and make progress. At times, this may involve working with learners who are highly energetic, outspoken or reluctant to engage, so confidence, resilience, patience and consistency are important qualities for this role.

The successful candidate will be someone who can build positive relationships with learners, establish appropriate boundaries and provide encouragement and support, while remaining calm and professional when situations become challenging or unpredictable. A good-humoured, approachable and positive attitude will also be important in building rapport and creating a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide one-to-one or small group support under lecturer direction as appropriate in the classroom setting.
• To assist with the development of learners' literacy and numeracy skills.
• To assist with the pastoral care needs of learners and to direct learners to other college support mechanisms as necessary.
• To provide learners with help in understanding oral and written instruction.
• To assist with the co-ordination of learners' work, record keeping and progress through liaison with lecturing and support staff at all levels within the College.

About you:

• Maths and English GCSEs: A - C Grade or equivalent
• Experience of working with young people in a similar job role
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of students with additional learning needs/learning difficulties
• Confident, resilient, excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits for you:

• 28 days (pro rata) annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023)
• 2 staff well-being days
• Discounted study opportunities on College programmes
• View more benefits here: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/staff-benefits-wellbeing

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.

If you wish to continue your application journey using Welsh Language, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh Language applications as we recognise the importance of delivering services in Welsh, and the need to grow our bilingual workforce.

Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.

Please note that we are expecting a high volume of applicants for this vacancy. If we do, we may close the post before the specified date, therefore an early application is recommended.

Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).