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Student Support Assistant
About the Role
Do you like a challenge? Are you a team player? Can you use your initiative? Do you enjoy working with young people?
As a Student Support Assistant, you will work alongside a dedicated team of teaching and support staff to help students aged 16–19 with severe or complex learning difficulties. Some students may also have physical disabilities or behavioural challenges. At times, you will be required to support students on a one-to-one basis.
This is a varied, hands-on role requiring flexibility, energy, and a strong sense of commitment.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone caring, adaptable, and confident in supporting students with a variety of learning difficulties and personal care needs. The ideal candidate will have:
1. Experience working with or caring for young people or individuals with additional needs
2. A firm but fair approach suited to working with young adults
3. A kind, calm and patient manner
4. The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students
5. A willingness to assist with personal care routines (e.g. toileting, feeding, dressing) in a respectful and professional manner
6. Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
7. Confidence supporting students with severe or complex learning difficulties
8. Flexibility to assist with a wide range of activities such as swimming, sensory learning, literacy, numeracy and enrichment
9. A good sense of humour and a genuine passion for helping others succeed
About Us – The Henley College
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:
10. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
11. Free onsite gym
12. 40% discount at Henley Leisure Centre
13. Free car parking and good public transport links
14. On site cafes
15. 5 mins walk from the beautiful market town of Henley-on-Thames, on the banks of the River Thames
16. 24/7 support for your physical, mental and financial health through our EAP provider
17. We actively support our staff with continuing professional development
Location: Henley on Thames
Salary: £24,136.00pa pro rated to £17,045.28
Contract Type: Part Time, 31.35 hours a week, 38 weeks a year
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.
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.