Learning Support Worker (ALS Bristol)

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Filton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Worker to join the Learning Support team across its Bristol campuses. This part-time, term-time role offers up to 30 hours per week and focuses on supporting learners' progress, supervising them during breaks, and providing academic assistance. Applicants should have a good educational background, experience with young people with additional needs is preferred, and a willingness to learn new technologies. The role includes various benefits like a competitive pension and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Professional development support

Family-friendly policies

Discounted shopping benefits

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education including Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above.
• Experience of working with young people aged 16-25 with additional needs is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn Office 365 and its applications.

Responsibilities

• Support learner progress and achievement in-class.
• Supervise learners during unstructured times.
• Provide out-of-class academic support.
• Complete necessary administrative duties.

Skills

General education standard including Maths and English

Experience working with young people with additional needs

Experience with Office 365

Education

GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English

Job description

Learning Support Worker (ALS Bristol)

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Worker to join our Learning Support team at our Bristol campuses (Wise Campus & Filton Avenue Campus). This role is a part‑time, permanent, term‑time position working up to 30 hours per week. The start date is available upon request. The salary is £25,287 per annum (or £17,336 for a 38‑week annual schedule). Job shares are available for this role.

Term‑time only contracts will incur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1 September. Our team encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with curriculum staff in‑class to support learner progress and achievement.
• Supervise learners during unstructured times when they are not directly supervised by curriculum staff (e.g. breaks, lunch times, arrivals and departures).
• Provide out‑of‑class academic support for learners on an individual or group basis.
• Complete all necessary administrative duties, such as accurately recording student support.

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 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 the community are also very relevant.
• Experience or the willingness to learn Office 365 and its applications.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Extensive professional development and ongoing CPD support.
• Family‑friendly policies and flexible working practices.
• Technology salary sacrifice scheme and discounted shopping benefits.
• Free annual eye test and subsidised onsite catering services, including Costa Coffee.

All employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references. are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.

If you have any queries please contact [email protected].