Learning Support Assistant (Term-time)

Woking College; Woking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Woking College seeks an exceptional Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This vital role involves supporting students in a classroom setting and on a one-to-one basis, ensuring they reach their full potential. The College values its staff and offers a welcoming environment along with various employee perks.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Access to college gym and fitness classes

Regular staff social events

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Empathy and interest in helping young people fulfil their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support students both in the classroom and on a one-to-one basis.
• Provide continuity for students’ support throughout the week.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Interest in helping young people

Job description

Rated "Outstanding" in every area, by Ofsted in November 2022, Woking College are proud to provide excellence in sixth form education.

"Staff feel proud to work at the College. They are exceptionally positive about the culture leaders have created. They describe leaders as visible, approachable and highly focussed on staff wellbeing. Leaders celebrate achievement frequently in staff forums which helps staff to feel recognised, highly valued and a member of the Woking College family."

The Role

Our Learning Support Assistants provide a vital role in supporting our students both in the classroom and on a one-to-one basis.We are looking to expand our team to provide continuity for students’ support throughout the week (4 day part-time working will be considered).Candidates must have good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and have empathy and interest in helping young people fulfil their potential.

Working hours for this term-time role will be 8.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, with an unpaid half hour for lunch. Please note that candidates applying for part-time must be able to commit to full days.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate. We expect high performance from all our staff, and are looking for an impressive individual to support our students. Candidates should demonstrate their ability and suitability to both the role and the culture of the College.We look forward to welcoming an additional team member to join our friendly Learning Support department in our successful and growing College.

Why work with us?

Woking College has a strong sense of community in which everyone is valued; we look forward to welcoming new members of staff to join our team.

In addition to staff development, sharing best practice sessions, and regular support, the following is short selection of what the College offers to staff:

• Free on-site parking
• Staff room with free hot drinks available to all staff, Friday cakes
• Onsite canteen with a range of healthy options to purchase, and a Costa coffee shop
• Regular staff social events:bowling, staff quiz, summer BBQ, weekend walks/cycling, Christmas lunch, Christmas party
• College gym available for staff use, yoga classes, staff football (new 3G pitch), run club
• Staff clubs/support groups:book club, menopause group, group for Parents/carers of children with mental health concerns
• Access to prayer/multi faith room

College website:

We recommend applicants visit the College's website: Woking College | Surrey | Welcome to Woking College to find out more about our friendly community and why we are Outstanding.

Application Information:

Start Date:Tuesday 26 August 2025

Hours:35 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks per year), Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm

Salary: Actual pro rata salary: £20,702 pa for 35 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year). Candidates applying for less than 5 days will be paid pro rata to this figure. FTE £25,480 per annum.All figures are inclusive of fringe allowance

To Apply: Please download the Application Pack and click the Apply Now button to access the Application Form via the College website.

CVs will not be accepted on their own. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Please ensure education and employment history are completed in full, gaps in employment must be accounted for under the section entitled “Periods when not working”.We would like to see your passion for the role and the College in your supporting statement, please use this opportunity to include personal skills, experience relevant to the post, and reasons why you feel you would be successful if this post.

Closing date:9am, Tuesday 10 June 2025

Interviews:to be held on Tuesday 17 June 2025

For further information, to have an initial discussion, or to return a completed Application Form, please contact:Kirsty Crook, Personnel Officer: [e-mail] Tel: [phone]

Important information:

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.The College is committed to equal opportunities.

The College encourages all candidates to be familiar with Section 1 of the DfE paper on “Keeping Children Safe in Education” September 2024 and the College's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. These documents can be found on the College's Staff Vacancies page, and Policies page.

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) the College asks candidates to consider Woking College's Privacy Notice for Job Applicants, which can be found on the Staff Vacancies page of the College’s website.