Learning Support Assistant - Foundation

Sparsholt College Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join their Foundation Team at the Andover Campus. The role involves supporting students with moderate to complex learning difficulties, helping them achieve their goals. Candidates should have a good standard of education and a willingness to learn, with experience in educational or care settings being advantageous. The position offers both full-time and part-time options, along with various benefits.

Benefits

Defined contribution pension scheme

Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme

Employee assistance scheme

Discounted hair treatments

Access to CPD events

Good value food and drink outlets

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in educational or care settings is advantageous.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Support students with diverse learning needs in various settings.
• Assist with medicine management and personal care for some students.

Skills

Education

Communication

Support for SEN

Education

English and Maths at grade C/4 or above

Job description

Learning Support Assistant for the Foundation Team / Andover Campus

Salary: Up to £25,611 (pro-rata for part-time roles).

Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time available (minimum of 22 hours per week) (36 weeks per year).

Location: Andover Campus

Closing Date: 2nd June 2025

Looking for a new and rewarding challenge?

We’re dedicated to supporting students with SEN and ensuring they reach their full potential. We are looking to expand our team to support students with moderate to complex learning difficulties within our Further Education offerings.

The role involves supporting students in various settings, including in class, social settings, and offsite, either in groups or 1-1. You will assist students with diverse learning needs to achieve their goals and full potential. You may need to support with medicine management and personal care for some students.

Requirements include a good standard of education, including English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent, and a willingness to undertake further training. Experience working with young people in educational or care settings is advantageous. We support professional development and qualifications through CPD.

We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.

The start date for LSA roles will be at the beginning of the academic year.

Benefits Include:

• Eligibility to join a defined contribution pension scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• Access to an employee assistance scheme
• Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus
• Access to CPD events and activities, including wellness days, free e-learning courses, and support for professional qualifications
• Good value food and drink outlets on campus
• Working in a beautiful rural setting (Sparsholt)
• Less than a 5-minute walk to Andover town centre, bus, and train stations
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Andover College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.