Learning Support Worker

SGS; Stroud; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Tuition discount for immediate family

Flexible working practices

Eye test

Job summary

SGS College is seeking a Learning Support Worker to assist learners with additional needs on Bristol campuses. The role is permanent and term-time focused, with opportunities for flexible hours across 28–38 hours per week and 38 weeks per year.

You will collaborate with curriculum staff to monitor learner progress, supervise during unstructured times, and provide targeted academic support both in and out of the classroom, along with essential administrative duties.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Experience with learners aged 16-25 with additional needs is desirable.
• Experience or willingness to learn Office 365 and its applications.

Responsibilities

• Work with curriculum staff to support learner progress in the classroom.
• Supervise learners during breaks, lunch times, arrivals and departures.
• Provide out-of-class academic support for learners individually or in groups.
• Complete administrative duties, such as recording student support.

Skills

Support learners with additional needs

Office 365 literacy

Collaboration with curriculum staff

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C or above)

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Learning Support Worker (ALS Bristol)

• Company: eTeach UK Limited
• Salary: FTE Salary: £25,287.00
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Bristol, GL5 4AH
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 4 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 20 Oct 2026

Summary

• Reference: REQ001527
• Location: Bristol Campuses
• FTE Salary: £25,287.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £17,336.48 (Reflecting the annual 38 working weeks)
• Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time, Term-Time only
• Working Hours: Minimum of 28 hours over 4 days or 35 hours over 5 days (Job shares are available), 38 weeks per year term-time all school holidays off

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Financial Rewards and Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners' lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 17.9%.
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years' service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

About the College

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE's and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes. Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve "Outstanding" status after being classified as "Good" in our last inspection.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To work collaboratively with curriculum staff in-class to support learner progress and achievement in the classroom.
• To supervise the learners during unstructured times when they are not directly supervised by curriculum staff (e.g. breaks, lunch times, arrivals and departures).
• To provide out-of-class academic support for learners on an individual or group basis.
• To complete all necessary administrative duties, such as accurately recording student support, in a constructive manner.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Good standard of general education including Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent), or willingness to upskill.
• A desirable but not essential is experience of working with young people aged 16-25 with additional needs and/or EHCPs. This experience would preferably be within education, but other experiences related to health, social care or in the community is also very relevant.
• Experience or the willingness to learn Office 365 and its applications.

Application Details

Please apply online by: Monday 19th October

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

If you have any queries please contact hrservicedesk @sgscol.ac.uk. SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.