Learning Support Assistants

Cheshire College South and West; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking Learning Support Assistants to provide vital support to learners with special educational needs across multiple campuses. Responsibilities include assisting with note-taking, helping students during college trips, and adapting materials for better access to learning. Candidates must hold a Level 2 qualification and have GCSEs in Maths and English. This part-time position offers flexible hours and an opportunity to make a significant impact on students' educational journeys.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with generous contributions

35 days holiday plus bank holidays

Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification or equivalent is required.
• Experience supporting individuals with special educational needs is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and digital literacy skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist learners with note-taking and task understanding.
• Provide support during college trips.
• Help learners into College and their lessons.
• Adapt learning materials to support learners’ needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Understanding of Special Educational Needs

Organizational Skills

Digital Literacy

Education

Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)

GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

Learning Support Assistants

Salary: £12.88 per hour

Contract Type: Casual

Hours: Part time hours, part year working (36 weeks per year)

Location: All campus sites: Chester, Crewe, Ellesmere Port

Do you have great communication skills, enjoy helping people and supporting your community?

We have various hours available as Learning Support Assistants (LSA) at our College, across all campus sites. We provide support to learners across a variety of subjects we offer at College such as Art, Construction, Business, Protective Services, Sport, Catering, Hair & Beauty, Science, Healthcare, Travel & Tourism to name a few. We support learners either on a 1:1 basis or a small group of learners.

Have you helped / coached / supported a person or people with special educational needs (SEN) and know ways to support them?

• Autism
• ADHD
• Dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
• Mobility difficulties/medical conditions
• Hearing Impairment/Visual Impairment
• Speech, Language or Communication needs etc
• Moderate Learning Difficulties

Key Responsibilities

• Note-taking, demonstrating;
• Explaining in steps how to do a task set by the teacher;
• Joining college trips to support learners;
• Meeting and greeting a learner to help them into College and to their lessons;
• Using support strategies to keep a learner / learners focused on their learning;
• Creating or making adaptions to materials to help the learner access their learning / environment.

Key Person Specification Requirements

• Level 2 qualification (or equivalent);
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent);
• Good working knowledge and understanding of a wide range of additional needs and strategies to support them;
• Excellent organisational and digital literacy skills;
• Enhanced DBS check.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Benefits

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email [e-mail].
• Equality and Diversity
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

How to apply

Please complete our application form and return it to [e-mail] by 9am, 6 January 2026. Please indicate which campus(es) you are applying for within your application.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a selection process in January 2026.

CVs alone cannot be considered, please complete the application form in full.

We are unable to consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post‑16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices. We have modern campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, backed by a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments.

Campus Details

Crewe Campus

• A multi‑purpose sports hall
• Climbing wall
• Fitness gym
• TV and radio studios with specialist equipment
• Mock aircraft cabin
• Award‑winning restaurant, The Academy
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons
• Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops
• New Institute of Technology (Construction beginning 2024)

Ellesmere Port Campus

• Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022)
• Award‑winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023)
• Mock aircraft cabin
• Fitness gym
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023)
• Professional theatre

Chester Campus

• Impressive Art and Design Workshops
• Science Laboratories
• Strong links with local Employers such as Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals
• Access to 4K video recording equipment and specialist software applications

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and 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 (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.