Learning Support Worker (The Chase)

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Stroud; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Learning Support Worker to assist high-needs learners in a community-focused environment. You will support students in developing confidence and independence through various activities. The role requires experience with learning disabilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with staff. This is a permanent, term-time only position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Discounted shopping benefits

Free annual eye test

Access to health and wellbeing resources

Subsidised onsite catering

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities or complex needs.
• Ability to follow direction and support various activities.
• Strong communication with staff, professionals, and families.

Responsibilities

• Support high-needs learners in developing confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with curriculum staff to support learner progress.
• Complete administrative responsibilities for monitoring progress.

Skills

Support learners with disabilities

Communication skills

Strong IT skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Learning Support Worker (The Chase)

Reference: REQ001278

Location: Stroud Campus

FTE Salary: Up to £24,312.00 (salary dependent on qualifications and experience)

Actual Salary: Up to £18,057.03

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time only

Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

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 – access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions of 16% from age 55
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus 8 bank holidays – 25 days for corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years (Full‑Time Equivalent)
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by discretionary closure days provided by the College
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for personal & professional growth, 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 purchase a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards) as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff can access and be supported to participate in 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

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work‑based programmes in a wide range of subjects. Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Support high‑needs learners to develop confidence and independence to prepare them for adulthood. Work with a person‑centred approach to enable learners to fulfil their potential within a highly differentiated learning environment.

Meet the provisions of identified learners with EHCPs in the following areas:

• Communication & Interaction
• Cognition & Learning
• Social, Emotional & Mental
• Sensory/Physical
• Self‑care & Independence

Support the young people in the Chase, either 1:1, in‑class or out‑of‑class, to achieve their EHCP and developmental outcomes, aspirations, goals & qualifications.

Work collaboratively with curriculum staff in class and in the community to support learner progress and achievement and complete administrative responsibilities required to provide support to the above learners and to record progress and achievement.

Skills and Expertise

• Ability to follow direction and support learners in a range of activities both on and offsite
• Have understanding and/or experience of supporting people with learning disabilities/autism and/or complex needs and/or behaviours of concern
• Effectively communicate with staff at all levels, professionals and families external to the College as well as with the students we support using communication aids as required
• Be confident in using own initiative when required
• Have strong IT skills and be able to manage own time and work under pressure
• Be a strong team player

Application Information

Please apply online by Monday 24th November.

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed.

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

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions, including satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.