Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Southampton, Hampshire

£24,654 FTE

Permanent

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College

Learning Support Assistant - Starting 1st September 2026

33 hours per week

Permanent Contract

Term-time only (37 weeks)

Salary: Support Staff Scale Point 21

The salary is £17,929.25 (This is based on a £24,654 FTE)

We have an exciting opportunity available for experienced and highly motivated Learning Support Assistants to join our team within the college.

The College provides specialist education and support for 200+ young people aged 16-25 with moderate and complex learning difficulties and disabilities.

In addition, we support students within our mainstream provision that have additional learning needs such as ASC, and/or social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

Working with students you will form a key part of the range of services to support their education, emotional well-being and preparation for adulthood.

Ideally, you should:

• Be well motivated, passionate and well organised
• Have significant knowledge of Safeguarding and Prevent
• Have prior experience of supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH

You will have:

• Have minimum Grade C (Level 4) passes in English and Maths, or equivalent qualification

Why Join Us?

We believe that happy, supported employees do their best work. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing both inside and outside of work, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Term-time working opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and physiotherapy support
• On-site cafeteria facilities
• End-of-year celebrations and opportunities to socialise with colleagues

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application.

This is a rolling advert and will remain open until our vacancies are filled.

Interviews will be conducted as and when suitable applications are received.

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We have an exciting opportunity available for experienced and highly motivated Learning Support Assistants to join our team within the college. The College provides specialist education and support for 200+ young people aged 16-25 with moderate and complex learning difficulties and disabilities. In addition, we support students within our mainstream provision that have additional learning needs such as ASC, and/or social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Working with students you will form a key part of the range of services to support their education, emotional well-being and preparation for adulthood. Ideally, you should:

• Be well motivated, passionate and well organised
• Have significant knowledge of Safeguarding and Prevent
• Have prior experience of supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH
You will have:
• Have minimum Grade C (Level 4) passes in English and Maths, or equivalent qualification
  
  We believe that happy, supported employees do their best work. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing both inside and outside of work, including:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Term-time working opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and physiotherapy support
• On-site cafeteria facilities
• End-of-year celebrations and opportunities to socialise with colleagues