Learning Support Assistant Ref: NBK6895

Chichester College Group; Goring-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Goring-by-Sea seeks a Learning Assistant to support students requiring additional help. Responsibilities include assisting students with learning difficulties, building positive relationships, and providing tailored support in classroom settings. The ideal candidate has experience with young people with additional needs, excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to safeguarding children. This role offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme, annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Family-friendly policies

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people with additional learning needs and disabilities is essential.
• Effective organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Commitment to safeguarding children is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional learning needs and disabilities.
• Build positive relationships with learners.
• Assist teachers in managing classroom activities.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Experience with young people with additional learning needs

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Learning Assistant – West Durrington

Northbrook College (West Durrington), part of the Chichester College Group

Hours: 15 hours per week, 36 weeks per year

We are recruiting for a Learning Assistant who will support students requiring additional help with their studies, create positive relationships and assist them in a classroom or workshop setting. The role involves working with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including emotional, social, behavioural and mobility needs. Your work will help ensure students have an outstanding and fulfilling experience at college.

Responsibilities:

• Support students with additional learning needs and disabilities, delivering tailored assistance in classroom or workshop environments.
• Build positive relationships with learners, promoting confidence and inclusion.
• Assist teachers in managing classroom activities, ensuring accessibility and engagement for all students.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to support staff and learning teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience of working with young people with additional learning needs and disabilities is essential.
• Effective organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and adherence to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme: the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period (paid as part of the salary for term‑time‑only roles) and a wellbeing day. Option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• 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 (depending on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.

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 and a positive atmosphere.

We actively encourage applications from those seeking part‑time roles, job shares or other flexible working arrangements. The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview.

Apply now to make a real difference to these learner's lives!

Closing date: 5 January 2026

Interview date: 14 January 2026

For further information about applying for a role at Chichester College Group, please visit Information For Applicants Chichester College Group.

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 checks of barred lists and relevant overseas checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 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.