Student Support Assistant

Activate Learning; Worplesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Activate Learning is seeking Student Support Assistants to empower learners at Merrist Wood College. This role involves providing support across various courses and ensuring student success through collaborative learning techniques and tailored assistance. Join a dedicated team to make a meaningful impact in educational environments with flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Free eye tests and will writing

Access to Health Cash Plan

Continuous professional growth opportunities

Tailored induction programs

Teacher and Local Government pension schemes

Up to 6 weeks paid leave

Flexible working options

Free parking at all campuses

Qualifications

• Passion for helping young people succeed.
• Experience supporting students with SEN is helpful but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake personal care training if required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students across various course levels.
• Acting as a positive role model and applying inclusive support strategies.
• Collaborating with tutors to meet individual student needs.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Empathy

Flexibility

Proactive approach

Job description

Job Title: Student Support Assistant
Salary: Up to £13.02 per hour
Contract Type: Term-time only
Location: Merrist Wood College

Training: Various in-house training opportunities relevant to the role
Working Pattern: part-time and full-time positions available

Merrist Wood College operates Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. We ask that staff are available to work at least 3 days per week during these hours.

We are currently looking for Student Support Assistants to join our dedicated team, with opportunities starting in August 2025. If you are passionate about supporting students, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a real difference in the lives of learners, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role as a Student Support Assistant

As a Student Support Assistant at Merrist Wood college, you will support learners primarily enrolled on to courses across subjects such as agriculture, horticulture, animal care, country and environmental management, equine studies, forestry and arboriculture, landscaping, public services, and football coaching. You will predominantly be supporting students outdoors in all weather conditions.- ideal for those who enjoy working outside and contributing to real-world learning experiences

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students across a variety of course levels (Entry Level to Level 3)
• Acting as a positive role model and using inclusive, student-centred support strategies
• Collaborating with tutors and support teams to meet individual student needs
• Assisting with personal care and behaviour management where necessary, with training provided

Our Student Support Assistants play a vital role in empowering students with additional learning needs to achieve success throughout their educational journey. You will help them overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential, supporting their progress in both practical and academic environments.

What do you need to be a successful Student Support Assistant at Activate Learning?

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and independently
• A flexible, proactive, and supportive approach to working with learners
• Creativity and empathy in engaging and motivating students with diverse needs
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed
• Previous experience supporting students with SEN is helpful but not essential
• Willingness to undertake personal care and manual handling training if required

If you're motivated to make a real difference and want to be part of a supportive, student-focused team, this is a fantastic opportunity to start or develop your career in education. You'll be part of a dynamic college environment where your work has a direct impact on student achievement and wellbeing.

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

Here are some of our benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards:Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits page

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.