Learning Support Assistant (Mainstream)

Aquinas College; Hazel Grove; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Aquinas College in Stockport invites applications for a Learning Support Assistant (Mainstream) to assist students with learning difficulties and disabilities, enabling access to the curriculum. The post is 35.5 hours per week, term time only, on a SFCA pay scale.

The role is offered on a temporary basis until August 2027, with a pro rata salary of £25,951–£26,343 depending on experience. The college emphasises safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Support students with learning difficulties and disabilities to access the curriculum.
• Most of this support is on A Level or Level 3 BTEC courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to students with identified needs within mainstream classes and study sessions.
• Assist students to develop skills and succeed on their courses in A Level or Level 3 BTEC programmes.

Job description

Aquinas College
Nangreave Road
Stockport
Cheshire SK2 6TH
[e-mail]

Learning Support Assistant (Mainstream)
£25,951 - £26,343 FTE (pro rata for 35.5 hours)
35.5 Hours
Term Time Only
Temporary (August 2027)

Application Deadline: 4th October 2026 11:59pm

Aquinas is a thriving Catholic Sixth Form College in Stockport with over 2400 FTE students. The college wishes to appoint to the following permanent post to start as soon as possible.

Learning Support Assistant (Mainstream) 35.5 hours per week - term time to support students with learning difficulties and disabilities to access the curriculum, develop their skills and succeed on their courses. Most of this support is on A Level or Level 3 BTEC courses.

Salary scale £25,951 - £26,343

The above appointment will be made on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Association (SFCA) Support Staff Pay Scale, as specified. Candidates must be innovative, enthusiastic and must meet the appropriate person specification.

As a College committed to equal opportunities, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The College and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to a Disclosure Application of the appropriate level, to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Also, as part of due diligence the college will carry out an online search on any shortlisted candidate.

Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.

We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.

Supporting Documents

• Application Form
• Person Specification
• Job Description
• Department and Post Details