Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support AssistantNEWFast Apply# Learning Support AssistantEmployerLocation: Southampton, HampshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £25,517 FTE, £18,556.85 actualPosted: 24th September 2026Start Date: 23rd September 2026Expires: 5th November :59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 23rd September 2026Job ID: Job Reference: ATR435Start Date: 23rd September 2026 Contract Type:Permanent Job ID: Share : Learning Support Assistant 33 hours per week Permanent Contract Term-time only (37 weeks) Salary: Support Staff Scale Point 21 The salary is £18,556.85 (This is based on a £25,517 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 SEMHYou will have:- Have minimum Grade C (Level 4) passes in English and Maths, or equivalent qualificationWe 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. Attachments Safeguarding Statement:Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Richard Taunton Sixth Form College