Learning Support Assistant (L3)

SHC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

On-site parking

Health & wellbeing

Professional development

EV charging

Job summary

Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is seeking an inspirational Learning Support Assistant to join our Foundation Learning team. The role is permanent or fixed-term, full-time, term-time only (39 weeks), with a supportive and inclusive ethos at the heart of the College.

You will work alongside colleagues to inspire, nurture and empower students, demonstrating empathy and strong communication to support their learning journeys and help them reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, motivated, and compassionate with a passion for supporting students.
• Excellent communication skills when engaging with students, staff, parents and carers.
• Willingness to contribute to shaping the Inclusive Learning department.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across Foundation Learning and Inclusive Learning.
• Assist staff in delivering learning activities.
• Provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for learners.

Skills

Empathy

Motivation

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is a bold, ambitious institution where excellence, equality, diversity equity and inclusion aren’t just ideals they’re our everyday mission. We create a welcoming, empowering environment where learners and staff reach their full potential and step confidently toward their future aspirations.

We are currently looking to recruit an inspirational Learning Support Assistant to join our successful Foundation Learning team.

Contract: Permanent and Fixed Term available. Full Time, Term Time Only (39 weeks)

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, empathetic and compassionate individual who has a strong desire to inspire, and a passion for supporting and nurturing students with their learning. You will be an ambitious team player who is keen to play their part in shaping the Inclusive Learning department in line with the college’s mission, vision and strategic objectives.

Communication skills are key to this role. As well as working collaboratively within the Inclusive Learning team, you will need to demonstrate these skills when working with all other staff as well as students, parents and carers.

If you possess these attributes and you are looking for a new opportunity, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Benefits

At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we value our employees, as they are vital to our continued success. We are a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

Some of the attractive benefits we offer our employees

• Supportive and friendly colleagues
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• High quality professional development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free EV charge points
• Free on-site parking and breakfast
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including, private healthcare – Benenden Health, free flu voucher, free onsite gym, access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year including confidential staff counselling service, health cash plans (Credit Union)
• Dedicated staff wellbeing days throughout the year, including a long wellbeing weekend Rewards and recognition for employee outstanding service
  And much more.

Application deadline: 4th November at 10am.

Informal discussion regarding the post and a visit to the college are welcome.

At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students, and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone can study and work to the best of their abilities. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity & inclusion for all.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. As part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates, we may carry out online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026.

As part of our recruitment process, Shooters Hill Sixth Form College collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meet its data protection obligations.

Start date: ASAP.

Location: Shooters Hill Sixth Form College , Red Lion Lane, SE18 4LD