Lead SSA

Lead SSA

Date: 2026-10-05T00:00:00

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, GB, RG21 7

Any

Application Deadline: 2026-11-03T04:30:53.287

Job Description

Position: Lead SSA

Department: Student Experience Department

Salary: £24,892.70 for term-time only (Pro rata from £30,701.00 per annum)

FTE: (phone number removed)

Working Weeks: 36 weeks per year, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 18/10/2026

Interviews will take place on: 23/10/2026

About the Role

You will be delivering inclusive, responsive, and innovative support across the college - specifically within the English/Maths department, Curriculum areas or Foundation Learning department. You will work closely with tutors to ensure that support is effective. You will constantly strive to produce outstanding teaching and learning at all times to ensure that all learners succeed in their chosen programmes.

You will have management responsibility for a number of Student Support Assistants - this will involve completing their performance-related reviews twice a year, planning new staff inductions, mentoring staff, and ensuring they are working towards their targets.

Important Notes

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

About Us

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.

Equal Opportunities

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.

• 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 About Us! 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