RES Learning Support Assistant - RC

onlyFE; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated training programmes

NEST Pension Scheme

Access to RNN gyms, restaurants andSal

Holiday pay monthly (hourly)

Job summary

RNN Group is seeking Learning Support Assistants in Rotherham to support students with learning difficulties. Casual hours up to 36 weeks per year, term-time plus one training week, with a pay of £12.96 per hour plus holiday pay.

You will work with the Student Support team to help students achieve their educational goals, collaborating with curriculum staff to tailor learning paths and monitor progress.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (A*-C/9-4) or the equivalent.
• Experience supporting students within an educational setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through literacy, numeracy and personal care.
• Collaborate with curriculum staff to plan, prepare, and review learning paths.
• Support students with SEND, ALS and EHCP frameworks.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

RES Learning Support Assistants

Various hours available on a casual basis starting August/September 2026.

Working up to 36 weeks per year.

(Term Time Only plus 1 training week).

£12.96 per hour plus holiday pay.

Rotherham College

Rotherham Education Services (RES) supply casual and temporary staffing to the RNN Group. The RNN Group consists of Rotherham, Dearne Valley and North Notts colleges.

The Role

Do you want a role where your patience, empathy, and skills change lives every day? Join our Student Support team and become the driving force that helps students with learning difficulties and disabilities achieve their dreams.

Why this role matters….

• Direct Impact: Guide students through literacy, numeracy, and personal care to unlock their full potential.
• Collaborative Growth: Partner directly with curriculum staff to plan, prepare, and review tailored learning paths.
• Transform Behaviour: Help students build vital coping strategies and navigate challenging moments with confidence.
• Celebrate Progress: Track, review, and cheer on student milestones as they smash their personal outcomes.

You Will Have

• Classroom Experience: Proven track record supporting students within an educational setting.
• SEND Expertise: Solid understanding or experience with SEND, ALS, and EHCP frameworks.
• Core Qualifications: GCSE Grade A*–C (9–4) in English and Maths, or the drive to work towards them.
• Tech Savvy: Confident daily use of Microsoft and Google packages.
• Key Traits: High reliability, excellent communication skills, and a flexible approach to changing classroom needs.

If you are successful, we will try our best to offer hours at that college. If there are no students that still require support at that site, an alternative may be offered.

Why register with us?

• Full & part time hours available
• Holiday Pay paid monthly (Hourly paid assignments)
• Dedicated co-ordinator to help you through the process of applying and whilst you are engaged with us
• Access to NEST Pension Scheme
• Access to RNN gyms, restaurants and salons
• Dedicated training programmes accessible throughout the year

Striving for Excellence!

RNN Group’s main goal is to be an ‘outstanding’ education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too;

• We are Inclusive,
• We have Integrity,
• We Deliver,
• We are One Team.

We celebrate diversity and are proud to have been recognised as Investors in Diversity for our commitment to the FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) Model. This means that you’d be working in a supportive environment that encourages, recognises and celebrates effort, achievement and cooperative attitudes. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, faith or disability. We are also proud to be part of the Disability Confidence Scheme.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. All new employees will be required undertake a DBS check and other associated checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance.

All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Monday 21 September 2026 at 12 Noon - if you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted within a week of the closing date.