Learning Support Assistants

South Staffordshire College; England; On-site; GBP 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Cannock seeks a part-time Learning Support Assistant to provide support for young people and adults with learning differences. The role focuses on fostering independence and using supportive strategies to help students achieve their aspirations. Candidates should have experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and possess knowledge of SEND. This position offers competitive benefits including a generous holiday scheme and pension contributions.

Benefits

Generous holiday scheme

Paid time off for emergencies

Wellbeing days

Qualifications

• Experience working in settings supporting young people and adults with learning differences and/or disabilities.
• Knowledge of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and the Education, Health and Care process.
• Strong team player with a real desire to help young people and adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality support for young people and adults with Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Support students in embracing differences and developing independence.
• Work effectively and imaginatively within a team to support student progress.

Skills

Experience with learning differences/disabilities

Knowledge of SEND

Strong teamwork

Job description

Learning Support Assistants

• Posting date: 27 November 2025
• Salary: £17,518.95 per year, pro rata
• Additional salary information: LGPS Pension, Sick Pay
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 07 December 2025
• Location: Cannock, Staffordshire
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: South Staffordshire College
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: HR2526-033

Summary

South Staffordshire College is looking to employ a dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic part time Learning Support Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join our team to provide high quality support for young people and adults who have an Education, Health and Care Plan or a specific learning difference or disability.

The successful candidate should be able to work effectively and imaginatively to provide first class support for students, that help them embrace their differences and develop independence through supportive strategies to achieve their career aspirations.

You will be a strong team player with a real desire to help young people and adults. Previous experience working in a range of settings supporting young people or adults with learning differences and/or disabilities, knowledge of SEND and the Education, Health and Care process will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality support for young people and adults with Education, Health and Care Plans or learning differences/disabilities.
• Support students in embracing differences and developing independence.
• Implement supportive strategies to help students achieve their career aspirations.
• Work effectively and imaginatively within a team to support student progress.

Qualifications

• Experience working in settings supporting young people and adults with learning differences and/or disabilities.
• Knowledge of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and the Education, Health and Care process.
• Strong team player with a real desire to help young people and adults.

Benefits

We care about your wellbeing and offer activities all year that provide support. We also provide a generous holiday scheme, usual bank holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas, 2 'ME' days when you can take a day off and do whatever makes you happy, and an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.

Paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and other benefits, including all statutory requirements enhanced. The College contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (more for people in the LGPS).

Equal Opportunities

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding and Disclosure

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with child and barred list check.

Disability Confident

South Staffordshire College is a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job. For more details, please visit the Disability Confident website.