Learning Support Assistant [BRTN8074]

Chichester College Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Brighton is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to support students with learning difficulties and disabilities. You will help students in various capacities to ensure they have fulfilling experiences at college. The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience and strong interpersonal skills. This role provides a range of staff benefits and encourages applications for flexible working arrangements. Join us in making a real difference in learners' lives.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Family friendly policies

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people with additional learning needs and disabilities.
• Effective organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students requiring additional help with their programmes of study.
• Create positive relationships with students.
• Assist students in a classroom or workshop setting.

Skills

Experience with young people with additional learning needs

Effective organisational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Brighton Met College, part of the Chichester College Group

Learning Support Assistant [Ref : BRTN8074]

Pro rata of £25,582 - £25,683 per annum

Various part time hours per week, 36 weeks per year,

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?

We are recruiting for Learning Assistants across our Brighton campuses. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be supporting students requiring additional help with their various programmes of study, creating positive relationships with them and assisting them in a classroom or workshop setting. This will include students with learning difficulties and / or disabilities, including emotional, social, behavioural and mobility needs.

The work you do as a Learning Assistant will ensure our students’ have an outstanding and fulfilling experience at college.

Experience of working with young people with additional learning needs and disabilities is essential, as well as effective organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Apply now to make a real difference to these learner’s lives!

Our Staff Benefits

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including :

• Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% 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) and a wellbeing day.
• Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's 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. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview.