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About Us The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.
Overview
Learner Support Assistants work with students who experience barriers in their learning either by reason of disadvantage, learning difficulties or disability. The LSA helps with teaching and learning activities inside or out of the classroom/workshop/off site, working with small groups as well as individual learners.
The LSA works closely with the teacher leading the class and with Tutorial Mentors to ensure students are positively engaged with their learning, fully stretched and able to achieve their goals whilst enjoying their time in college. The LSA\'s expertise supports the best use of strategies to overcome barriers to learning, including challenging and difficult behaviours.
Responsibilities
* Support teaching and learning activities inside or outside the classroom, with small groups or individual learners.
* Assist with adapting materials and using strategies to overcome barriers to learning.
* Collaborate with teachers and Tutorial Mentors to promote student engagement and progress.
Qualifications
* Experience working with learners who face barriers to learning is desirable.
* Ability to work with teachers and mentors to support diverse learning needs.
What We Can Offer You
Salary: £25,826 – £28,534 per annum, based on skills, knowledge and experience.
Our Benefits
* Enhanced pension contributions scheme with SYPA - 17.1%
* Annual leave - 30 days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) – includes discretionary Christmas closure
* Health and wellbeing: Employee assistance programme through Bupa; Occupational Health through PAM; Free eye tests for VDU users
* Free parking at the majority of our campuses
Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.
Other Commitments
* Disability Confident employer: we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process and as an employee. Review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates for information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support, please contact us.
* Armed Forces Covenant: we support the Armed Forces Community, including personnel, veterans and military families.
* Safeguarding: we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and safer recruiting procedures.
Next Steps
To apply: Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. We are a Leader in Diversity employer and value diversity in our workforce.
Closing date: 14 September 2025. If we receive a high number of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Administrative
* Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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