Student Support Assistant

Basingstoke College of Technology; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Onsite Parking

Free On-site Gym

Nursery discounts

Season Ticket Loans

Cycle to Work Scheme

People's Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Day

Job summary

Basingstoke College of Technology is seeking an in-class support assistant to aid learners with EHCPs across college lessons. You will work closely with curriculum teams to ensure effective, inclusive support and to help learners succeed in their chosen programmes.

The college emphasises safeguarding, welfare, and high standards of learning, offering a range of wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits. This role supports students directly on-site at BCOT.

Qualifications

• Competence in maths and English as foundational skills.
• Experience or familiarity with foundation learning programmes.
• UK work authorisation required; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-class support across college lessons for learners with EHCPs.
• Work closely with curriculum teams to ensure effective support.
• Strive to maintain outstanding learning and student success.

Skills

Maths

English

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work within BCoT's support team to deliver in class support across all college lessons to learners with EHCPs who have a variety of learning needs. You will work closely with the curriculum teams to ensure there is effective support. The successful candidate will constantly strive to produce outstanding learning at all times to ensure that all learners succeed in their chosen programmes.

Basingstoke College of Technology is a leading and well-respected further education college situated in North Hampshire, easily accessible and with excellent transport links to surrounding areas. We provide a wide range of technical training courses, have an extensive apprenticeship programme and an increasing portfolio of Higher Education courses. Basingstoke College of Technology is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The postholder is expected to share this commitment, adhere to all College safeguarding and child protection policies, complete mandatory training, and report any concerns promptly. Extent of Contact with Students: High. This role involves direct, frequent, and regular contact with students, including regulated activity and unsupervised support. BCoT is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The college is rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding features, has continued to improve since its last inspection and has maintained outstanding financial health for many years.

We are particularly keen for people to apply who have skills/expertise and knowledge within:

Skills and expertise:

• Maths and English
• Foundation learning programmes

Please note:

• Applicants must have current authorisation to work in the UK, as we do not offer sponsorship on this role
• This role is employed by Basingstoke College of Technology Professional Services Limited - BPS are a subsidiary of BCoT

We have some amazing benefits on offer:

• Member of the People's Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Excellent Annual Leave Entitlements, including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
• Discount on Major Retailers via BCoT App
• Free Onsite Parking
• Free On-site Gym
• Nursery, Restaurants, Barbering & Hair & Beauty Discounts
• Season Ticket Loans (restrictions apply)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (restrictions apply)
• Opportunity to complete professional qualifications relevant to your position at no additional cost (restrictions apply)

Wellbeing:

• Wellbeing Day
• Summer Staff Barbeque
• Christmas Staff Luncheon
• 24 hour access to EAP
• Free Annual Flu Jab