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Learning Support Assistant
Location: Henley-on-Thames
Salary: £17,267.71 (£24,603.00 FTE)
Contract Type: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (36 weeks)
Working Hours: 8:45 am – 4 pm, Monday to Friday
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in young people's lives? We are looking for dedicated, compassionate, and proactive Learning Support Assistants to join our vibrant college community.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with a number of students who need a little extra help. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' educational journeys and contribute to a positive, inclusive college culture.
Main Responsibilities
•Support students’ learning in a classroom environment
•Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning atmosphere
About You
The ideal candidate will
•Have a proven ability to support young students with diverse needs
•Build positive, respectful relationships with students
•Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a clear commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
•Confidently support students in the classroom
•Be a reliable and proactive team player who works collaboratively with staff across the College
•Show a strong commitment to ongoing professional development and upholding the College’s values and policies
Why join us?
The Henley College is a leading sixth form college, serving young people and adult learners from across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. Located in the HEART of Henley-on-Thames, we are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with around 250 dedicated staff, committed to achieving educational excellence. Our values - High Expectations, Enterprise, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, (HEART) - are central to everything we do.
As part of our team in this role, you’ll benefit from:
•Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
•Free onsite gym
•40% discount at Henley Leisure Centre
•Free car parking and good public transport links
•On site cafes
•5 mins walk from the beautiful market town of Henley-on-Thames, on the banks of the River Thames
•24/7 support for your physical, mental and financial health through our EAP provider
•We actively support our staff with continuing professional development
The Henley College is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
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Safeguarding Statement
The Henley 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.