Part-Time Learning Support Assistants in Foundation Studies (TTO)

West Herts; Watford; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Pension

Generous holiday scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

West Herts Foundation Studies team is seeking term-time Learning Support Assistants to help learners with disabilities. You will support personalised learning opportunities and assist in delivering high-quality teaching.

Working with diverse learners, you will prepare and monitor individual learning plans and EHCPs, maintain records, and support the learner assessment process. On-site at Watford campus with a proactive, team-based approach.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with diverse needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff and support delivery of learning opportunities.
• Prepare and monitor individual learning plans and EHCPs.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to learner assessments.

Job description

We are looking for term-time only Learning Support Assistants to join the Foundation Studies team, providing a wide range of programmes for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

As a key part of this specialist team, the successful candidates will be helping to support the delivery of outstanding, personalised learning opportunities. We want someone who can assist learners to experience all aspects of College life.

You will need to be flexible, working well as part of a team to support the provision for learners within Foundation Studies.

The successful candidates will have an understanding and experience of working with students who have diverse special learning needs.

Working with students at Entry level, a high standard of communication and interpersonal skills is essential. This role requires a proactive professional who can work with the teaching team to remove potential barriers and support the learner assessment process.

You will work with a range of agencies and be responsible for assisting teaching staff, particularly with the preparation and monitoring of individual learning plans, Education Health & Care Plans (EHCPs) and the maintenance of accurate records.

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus, and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme and additional time off at Christmas.

The successful candidates will be working 21 hours per week, 34 weeks per year.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1st November 2026.

For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources department.