Learning Support Assistant [BRTN8074]

Brighton MET; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Brighton is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work part-time. The role involves supporting students with various learning needs, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring an outstanding educational experience. Experience in assisting young people with disabilities is essential, along with strong organisational and communication skills. The position offers several staff benefits and a supportive, inclusive work environment, ideal for those seeking flexibility while making a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discount schemes

Family friendly policies

Continuous professional development opportunities

Wellbeing day

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support students requiring additional help in a classroom or workshop setting.
• Create positive relationships with students.
• Ensure students have an outstanding and fulfilling experience.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Experience with learning disabilities

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

• 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.

Closing date: 05 January 2026

Interview date: 20 January 2026

Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

For further information about applying for a role at Chichester College Group, please visit Information For Applicants | Chichester College Group.

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Safeguarding & Equality

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists, and any relevant overseas checks and a self‑declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.