Learning Support Assistant (Mainstream)

Stockport Council; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquinas College in Stockport is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (Mainstream) to join our college community. The permanent post is 35.5 hours per week, term time only (44.4 weeks), to help students access the curriculum and succeed on their courses.

Most support is for A Level or Level 3 BTEC courses. Salary ranges £25,951–£26,343 (pro rata, actual £21,202–£21,522). We are committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and flexible working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Innovative and enthusiastic candidate.
• Supports students with learning difficulties to access curriculum.
• Experience with A Level or Level 3 BTEC courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning difficulties to access the curriculum.
• Help students develop skills and succeed on their courses.
• Most support is on A Level or Level 3 BTEC courses.

Skills

Innovative

Enthusiastic

Job description

Aquinas College
Nangreave Road
Stockport
Cheshire SK2 6TH
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Learning Support Assistant (Mainstream)
£25,951 - £26,343 (pro rata, actual salary £21,202 - £21,522)
35.5 Hours
Term Time Only (44.4 weeks)
Permanent

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 (44.4 weeks) 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 (pro rata, actual salary £21,202 - £21,522)

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.

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.

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.