Student Support Assistant

Merrist Wood College; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Merrist Wood College is looking for passionate Student Support Assistants to join their team starting in August 2025. The role includes supporting students in various outdoor subjects while creating an inclusive learning environment. This is a great opportunity for those motivated to help learners succeed and make a real difference in their educational journey.

Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Company benefits

Learning and Development

Competitive salaries

On-Site Facilities

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting learners.
• Experience supporting students with SEN is helpful but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake personal care training if required.

Responsibilities

• Support students across various course levels.
• Collaborate with tutors to meet individual needs.
• Assist with personal care and behaviour management.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Empathy

Creativity

Proactive support

Job description

Job Description

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

Salary

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

Working Pattern

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:
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups:
• Company benefits:
• Learning and Development
• Teaching Support
• Pension Schemes
• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Competitive salaries:
• On-Site Facilities
  
  

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.