Support Assistant - Fixed Term 30 Hour

Newbury College; Newbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Corporate discount scheme

Hair & beauty discounts

Cafe discounts

On-site nursery discounts

Job summary

Newbury College is recruiting a Foundation Learning Support Assistant on a fixed-term maternity cover. The role is 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only), based at the Newbury College Campus. Starting ASAP, the salary starts at £17,150 (Actual) / £25,343 FTE, with pay dependent on qualifications.

You will provide 1:1 support and assist with group work, helping students develop life skills while supporting teaching staff to maintain a safe learning environment during term time.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE) or equivalent.
• Experience of working with individuals who have additional needs.
• Ability to communicate with Parents / Carers
• Attention to detail
• Team player with ability to work 1:1 with individuals
• Empathic, caring, patient and trustworthy

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students to support them in developing valuable life skills and managing self-care.
• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to specific students or small groups.
• Support teaching staff to maintain a safe and positive learning environment

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

Trustworthiness

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

CollegeLocationNewbury, BerkshireContract TypeFixed term contractHoursPart Time, Term TimeSalary£17,150Posted18th August 2026Expires1st September 2026 11:59 PMStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1569504Support Assistant - Fixed TermHourly Rate: £17,150 Actual / £25,343 FTE (£12.61 Per Hour) - £17,919 /£26,479 (£13.72 per hour) dependent on qualificationsHours: 30 hours per week / 38 weeks per year (term time only)Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months (maternity cover)Working pattern: Monday - Friday / 8:50 - 15:10Location: Newbury College CampusClosing date: 1st September 2026Start date: ASAPDo you want to be part of a dedicated and friendly team that helps young people with complex learning, behaviour and physical difficulties to blossom and achieve?We are looking for caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our Foundation Learning team and help us to create opportunities that transform lives. This is an excellent start to a career in education, with fully funded staff development and progression opportunities that include teaching, management and leadership routes. As a Foundation Learning Support Assistant, you will work directly with students to provide support with learning valuable life skills and managing their self-care needs, as well as assisting teaching staff in maintaining a safe learning environment.In this role you will: Work directly with students to support them in developing valuable life skills, managing their self‑care needs, and assisting teaching staff in maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.Provide dedicated 1:1 support to specific students, enabling you to build strong rapport and trust, or support groups of students with similar needs and requirements. You will be supported by a wider team who will help you develop and implement effective strategies tailored to each student’s needs.We are looking for someone who is:Empathetic, caring, and patient, with a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals.Innovative and adaptable, able to adjust your approach to meet the unique needs of each student.Trustworthy and dependable, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times.A strong team player, able to work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals.Confident working 1:1 with individuals, building positive and supportive relationships.Able to adapt work practices and implement strategies tailored to each learner’s needs.About Newbury College :We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognized for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.What we offer:Financial Benefits:• Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence• Generous Pension SchemeHealth and Wellness:• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilitiesProfessional Development:• Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses• Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancementWork-Life Balance:• Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal lifeCampus Amenities and Discounts:• Free onsite parking• Access to a corporate discount scheme• Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon• Good value food and drink at the Street Café• Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)CriteriaEssential Criteria:• A minimum of Level 2 (GCSE) English and Maths or equivalent• Experience of working with individuals who have additional needs in a personal or professional setting• Working or personal experience of supporting young people with additional needs• Ability to communicate with a range of individuals including Parents / Carers• Attention to detail• Basic computer skills• Empathic, caring, innovative, trustworthy, patience• Team player• Ability to work 1:1 with an individual• Ability to adapt work practice to meet needs of individualDesirable Criteria:• Level 2 Health and Social Care• Manual Handling• Care Certificate• Positive Behaviour Support• Healthcare• Social Care• Domiciliary Care• Childcare• Level 2 Functional ITIf you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact within our team, we would love to hear from you.We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the set closing date if we receive a good level of applicants. To avoid disappointment, we would advise that you complete your application in full, rather than saving and returning to complete at a later date.