Learning Support Assistant

Chichester College Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS 15%

25 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Family-friendly policies

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Chichester College Group is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a term-time, part-time role in Worthing. You will support students with learning, emotional, social and behavioural needs and assist with materials preparation and admin tasks.

The role fits around personal commitments and offers flexible options. The successful candidate will work with a diverse student body, benefit from staff development opportunities, and have access to benefits including pension and annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with learning needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organisational skills and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and emotional/social/behavioural needs of students in line with college policy.
• Assist in preparation and adaptation of learning materials/resources.
• Contribute to smooth and effective administration of the provision.

Skills

Learning support

Communication

Time management

Job description

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education in a term-time, part-time role that can fit around your personal life and responsibilities?

As our Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support, within and outside the classroom, the learning and emotional/social/ behavioural needs of students receiving additional support, in accordance with college policies.
• Assist the Additional Learning Support Manager, Learning Support Assistant Manager, Senior Learning Support Assistants and Lecturers in the preparation and adaptation of learning materials/resources.
• Take part in and ensure smooth and effective administration of the provision.

What we can offer you in this role:

• A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences.
• An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.
• We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you.

What you will bring to the role:

• Working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, emotional, social and behavioural needs.
• Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing.
• Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Our Staff Benefits

see attached job pack for further information.

• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles).
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Bree Taggart at [e-mail]