Sessional Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

City of Portsmouth College; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave up to 8.2 weeks pro rata

Local Government pension

Staff Development programmes

Onsite discounts

Job summary

City of Portsmouth College is seeking a Sessional Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students with special educational needs on a 1:1 or small group basis. The role may include support during breaks and outings, aligned to Educational Health Care Plan requirements to promote independence and high expectations.

The position starts in September 2026, with casual/part-time hours and a pro-rata salary based on hours worked across term time.

Qualifications

• Ability to support young people
• Excellent communication skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Knowledge of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Monitoring and recording students’ progress
• Work collaboratively with the class teachers and other college staff

Job description

Job Title

Sessional Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - September Start

Location

All Campuses, Portsmouth

Salary

Full Time Equivalent £24,521.29 - £25210.25 per annum, Actual Salary Pro Rata depending on working hours/working weeks

Hours of work

Casual/Part-Time, up to 37 Hours per week, Term Time only (36 weeks), September 2026 start

About us

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

What we offer

• Annual Leave: You will be given up to 8.2 weeks (pro-rata according to working hours) per full year in recognition of annual leave, which is paid inclusive of your annual salary. The 8.2 weeks includes the closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) at City of Portsmouth College, you will be required to support our students who have special educational needs, in a 1:1 or small group within a classroom setting. You may also be required to support our students during break and lunch times and on external outings. You will support the students as stated within their Educational Health Care Plan requirements whilst promoting independence and high expectations at all times.

Please note, submissions for this post are for a September 2026 start.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Monitoring and recording students’ progress
• Work collaboratively with the class teachers and other college staff

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:

• Ability to support young people
• Excellent communication skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Knowledge of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of the College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College's commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre Employment Checks

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right the close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert.

We do not accept CV's from agencies for these roles.