Learning Support Assistant - Lichfield

South Staffordshire College; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

South Staffordshire College is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to support students with varying needs. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment, providing essential support to help students with disabilities achieve their aspirations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping individuals embrace their differences and will benefit from a supportive team-oriented atmosphere.

Benefits

Generous holiday scheme

Additional 5 days at Christmas

2 'ME' days for personal time

Paid time off for emergencies

Pension contribution of 22.9%

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people or adults with learning differences.
• Knowledge of SEND and Education, Health and Care process is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support for students with Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Help students embrace their differences and develop independence.

Skills

Team player

Support for young people

Imaginative methods

Education

Experience with learning differences

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17.06.2025

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01.08.2025

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Job Description:

South Staffordshire College is looking to employ a dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic part time Learning Support Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join our team to provide high quality support for young people and adults who have an Education, Health and Care Plan or a specific learning difference or disability.

The successful candidate should be able to work effectively and imaginatively to provide first class support for students, that help them embrace their differences and develop independence through supportive strategies to achieve their career aspirations.

You will be a strong team player with a real desire to help young people and adults. Previous experience working in a range of settings supporting young people or adults with learning differences and or disabilities, knowledge of SEND and the Education, Health and Care process will be an advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join this successful team.

To find out more about this great opportunity visit www.southstaffs.ac.uk/latest-vacancies/ to apply and to download a job specification.

All applications must be received by Thursday 26 th June 2025.

Interview date to be confirmed.

What you can expect from us - We care about your wellbeing so have a number of activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.

We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 22.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with child and barred list check.