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South Staffordshire College; Penkridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

South Staffordshire College are seeking a Learning Support Assistant - With Care (Maternity Cover) to join Futures, a specialist facility at Rodbaston campus. The role supports students with severe and complex needs, helping them develop education, communication and social skills.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Learning Support team, with safeguarding training and DBS checks, and will participate in ongoing CPD as part of safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners with SEND or learning difficulties (advantage).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support for students, developing education, communication, social, emotional and personal skills.
• Support students in line with personalised study programmes to reach their potential.
• Work effectively as part of the Learning Support team at Futures, Rodbaston campus.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - With Care (Maternity Cover)

Status / Hours: Maternity Cover, 30 hours per week, 38 weeks, September 2026 start.

Location: Rodbaston Campus - Futures

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV's cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

South Staffordshire College are looking to employ a highly motivated and inspirational individual to join our Learning Support team at Futures, a purpose-built specialist facility at Rodbaston campus that provides a high quality, fully inclusive learning environment for our students with severe and complex learning difficulties and disabilities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Worker who can work effectively and imaginatively to provide first class support for students, to develop education, communication, social, emotional and personal skills to assist with their preparation into adulthood. Our provision centres around delivering personalised study programmes which are designed to support each one of our learners to achieve their full potential.

You will be a strong team player with a real desire to help young adults. Previous experience working in a range of settings supporting young people or adults with learning differences and or disabilities, knowledge of SEND and the Education, Health and Care process will be an advantage. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join this successful team.

All applications must be received by: Tuesday 6th October 2026

Panel Interview dates to be confirmed.

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 17.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Learning Support Assistant - With Care (Maternity Cover)

Company: South Staffordshire College Salary: from £19,182.20 a year Hours: Part-time Location: Penkridge, ST19 5PH Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 22 Sept 2026 Closing date: 6 Oct 2026

Summary

Job Reference: HR2526-150

Status / Hours: Maternity Cover, 30 hours per week, 38 weeks, September 2026 start.

Salary: £26,600.57- Full Year Equivalent £19,182.20 - Actual Salary

Location: Rodbaston Campus - Futures

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV's cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

South Staffordshire College are looking to employ a highly motivated and inspirational individual to join our Learning Support team at Futures, a purpose-built specialist facility at Rodbaston campus that provides a high quality, fully inclusive learning environment for our students with severe and complex learning difficulties and disabilities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Worker who can work effectively and imaginatively to provide first class support for students, to develop education, communication, social, emotional and personal skills to assist with their preparation into adulthood. Our provision centres around delivering personalised study programmes which are designed to support each one of our learners to achieve their full potential.

You will be a strong team player with a real desire to help young adults. Previous experience working in a range of settings supporting young people or adults with learning differences and or disabilities, knowledge of SEND and the Education, Health and Care process will be an advantage. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join this successful team.

All applications must be received by: Tuesday 6th October 2026

Panel Interview dates to be confirmed.

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 17.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.