Learning Support Assistant - Weymouth

Coastland College; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking Learning Support Assistants at the Weymouth campus. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs to ensure they have equal access to educational opportunities. The successful candidate will be confident in Maths, English, and IT. The position offers various hours and a pro-rated salary based on the contracted hours, along with a generous benefits package, including a pension scheme and health initiatives.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension Scheme

Access to confidential emotional support

Free on-site parking

Free on-site gym

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with special educational needs.
• Ability to develop students' independence.
• Skills in fostering a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to students with additional learning needs.
• Ensure equal access to educational opportunities.
• Assist in various vocational or academic areas.

Skills

Confidence in Maths

Confidence in English

Confidence in IT

Ability to support students with SEND

Strong communication skills

Job description

We are seeking professional, caring and reliable Learning Support Assistants to join our team at the Weymouth campus. The successful candidate will be confident in Maths, English and IT to provide essential support to students with additional learning needs, ensuring they have equal access to educational opportunities and can achieve their full potential. Learning Support Assistants provide essential learning support to students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), particularly those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). To ensure that students are proactively supported to develop their independence and to achieve their full potential. You could be working in any vocational or academic area such as in a fully working motor vehicle garage, in a theatre, a working beauty salon, a photography or art studio or a working on site restaurant supporting students to meet their potential and to help build their confidence. So, if you share our values and have the ambition to join us on our journey to continued success, we would love to hear from you.

Coastland College is a General Further Education College spread across two campuses - one situated on the stunning Jurassic coastline in Weymouth and the other on a beautiful 18th Century Estate near the market town of Dorchester. As a newly united organisation, we're bringing together the best of both Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create an even stronger learning experience, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities. We are Connected | We are Courageous | We are Dynamic | We are Empowering | We are Welcoming With our combined expertise and resources, Coastland College is now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. From A-Levels to vocational courses and land-based studies to Apprenticeships, we have one purpose: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future‑ready and prepared for today and tomorrow's world. Our supportive and dedicated community of staff place our students at the heart of everything they do, ensuring every learner thrives.

What we offer: Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work - designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development.

Hours: Various contracts available from 12 hours (2 days) to 32 hours (5 days) This position is Term‑time only. You will work 36 weeks and receive payment for 41.22 weeks which includes the annual leave entitlement. Your paid weeks will increase by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days. This entitlement will be pro‑rated for any part time position.

Salary: Depending on the contracted hours the salary will be: 13 Hours - £6,999 20 Hours - £10,768 26 Hours - £13,887 32 Hours - £17,229 This is scale point 17 - £25,199 FTE.

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part time roles)
• Generous Pension Scheme through either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) / Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) depending on your role
• Access to Care First - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
• Family friendly policies
• A person‑centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Free on‑site parking
• Free on‑site gym
• Employee discounts at on‑site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre.
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders
• The important bit: Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.