Overview
Brighton Met College, part of the Chichester College Group — Learning Support Assistant [Ref: BRTN8615]
Pro rata of £25,582 - £25,683 per annum depending on hours worked. Various hours per week (depending on your availability and required timetables), 36 weeks per year.
Responsibilities
* Support students requiring additional help with their various programmes of study, creating positive relationships with them and assisting them in a classroom or workshop setting.
* Work with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including emotional, social, behavioural and mobility needs.
* Contribute to ensuring our students have an outstanding and fulfilling experience at college.
Qualifications
* Experience of working with young people with additional learning needs and disabilities is essential.
* Effective organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Staff Benefits
* Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over Christmas period; option to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
* Discount schemes for shopping, restaurants, travel, and onsite facilities (gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries on specific campuses).
* Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependent on continuous service).
* Continuous professional development opportunities including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to other courses and activities.
* Further information available in the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert.
Working Environment and Flexibility
Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support to a diverse student body, with ample support services, innovative teaching methods and community engagement. We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Roles are designed with adaptability in mind and the college supports an inclusive environment where different ways of working are celebrated.
The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview based on your availability.
Application Details
Closing date: 13 October 2025. Interview date: 21 October 2025. You will be asked to upload a CV before starting an application form. The system will auto-populate parts of the form from your CV; ensure accuracy. Please note that your CV will not be seen by Recruiting Managers and the application form should be fully completed.
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
For further information about applying for a role at Chichester College Group, please visit Information For Applicants | Chichester College Group. Follow ‘Chichester College Group Careers’ on Facebook for updates on the latest career opportunities.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include checks of the barred lists and overseas checks, and a self-declaration relating to disqualification regulations. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people. We are an equal opportunities employer, and as users of the disability confident scheme we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
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