Learning Support Assistant [Ref: CC2895]

Brighton MET; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide vital support to students with learning difficulties. The role involves building relationships, offering academic and personal care, and promoting independence. Flexible hours available, making it suitable for those looking to balance personal commitments. Join a vibrant team dedicated to making a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Family friendly policies

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Ability to adapt to students’ individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support to students.
• Assist with personal care and administer medication where needed.
• Build positive relationships with students.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Education

GCSE English at Grade C/4 or above

Job description

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Base pay range

Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group

Learning Support Assistant [Ref: CC2895]

Pro rata of £24,598 per annum, for details on the pro rata salary, see attached job description (page 7)*

Up to 32 hours per week, 36 weeks per year

Hours: Flexible hours available (average working day: 6-7 hours)

Must be available on Fridays

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education where you can make a real difference every single day, in a part time role that can fit around your personal life and responsibilities?

What You’ll Do

As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll work across a variety of settings including classrooms, kitchens, and workshops-providing vital support to students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. You’ll play a key role in helping them succeed in their studies and develop essential life skills, offering both academic and pastoral care. This includes:

• Building positive, supportive relationships with students
• Providing one-to-one and group support
• Assisting with personal care and administering medication where needed
• Promoting independence, inclusion, and confidence
  
  

The work you do as a Learning Assistant will ensure our students’ have a rewarding and fulfilling experience at college.

Our Staff Benefits

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles) and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

As a Learning Assistant, you will be empathetic, reliable, and proactive, with the ability to adapt to students’ individual needs. You’ll need:

• GCSE English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Experience working with individuals with learning difficulties or disabilities
• A calm and confident approach to managing behaviour (experience with challenging behaviour is a plus)
  
  

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

Apply now to make a real difference to our learner’s lives!

Closing date: 19 May 2025

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The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

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