Learning support assistant, part time, term time

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant (SEND)Various hours available ranging from 14 hours per week to 32.5 hours per weekWorking day is 09:00-16:30Term Time, 36 weeks/37 weeksBurton on Trent, Town Centre Campus

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a caring, adaptable, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as aLearning Support Assistant for High Needs Learners. Whether you’re experienced in supporting learners with SEND or looking to develop your skills in this area, we welcome your application.

You’ll be someone who:

• Is passionate about helping learners achieve their full potential.
• Can build positive relationships and communicate effectively with learners, staff, and support networks.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Is flexible and responsive to changing learner needs and college events.
• Maintains a discreet and professional approach, respecting the dignity and privacy of learners.

Experience supporting individuals with SEND is a bonus but not a requirement. We’re committed to providing training and support to help you succeed in the role.  

Please be aware the roles are fixed term until 31 August 2027 at which point they will be reviewed for the new academic year beginning 1 September 2027.

Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

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Why come and work for us?Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant: 

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave 
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon 
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
• Discounted health cash plan
• BHN Extras discount scheme

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values.  We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Friday 3rd July 2026. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application.  Please note late applications are not acceptable.