Learning Support Assistant

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College • Full-time • Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom • £25,287 / year • 1d ago

SGS Create Learning Support Assistant

Role Information:

Reference: REQ001422

Location: Stroud Campus

FTE Salary: £25,287.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)

Actual Salary: £20,819.11

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st July 2027, Term-Time only

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 37 weeks per year

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Term-Time Only Contracts will incur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September.

SGS Create provides a school-like environment within a college setting, offering an inclusive and nurturing space for students who have found mainstream education challenging. Many of our learners are neurodiverse, have EHCPs, or have experienced barriers to learning. With small class sizes, strong pastoral support, and a focus on vocational as well as academic development, we help every learner rediscover confidence, connection, and purpose.

You’ll be part of a values-led, collaborative team who recognise that mainstream education does not work for all learners. SGS Create has developed a highly supportive and responsive provision that removes many of the barriers faced by some of the most marginalised students, creating the conditions for them to thrive. SGS Create continues to grow and evolve. Our small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios, and personalised approach to education have made a tangible difference to learners and their families. Recent audits from external and internal evaluators have praised the provision for its strong leadership, inclusive ethos, excellent safeguarding practices, and transformative impact on student confidence and engagement.

Financial Rewards and Benefits:

Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
Competitive Pension Scheme - Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
SGS Create teaching staff and corporate staff will be allocated 13 weeks holidays each academic year, only to be taken in line with the school holiday term breaks. Some cover might be needed during term breaks but this will be with prior agreement. A full- time teaching timetable would be 25 hours timetable per week to allow for PPA, over 39 teaching weeks, this will be reduced to reflect any agreed remission allocated for specific roles or responsibilities. All posts will be subject to the Colleges academic employment Terms and Conditions.
Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Free Annual Eye test
All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

We are excited to offer the opportunity to join SGS Create, a unique and growing 14–16 provision based at SGS College’s Stroud Campus.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in enabling young people with additional needs to access learning, achieve their goals, and develop independence. You will work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to provide high-quality in-class and out-of-class support - both one-to-one and in small groups - for learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or other identified needs.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Supporting learners across curriculum and vocational sessions to achieve their EHCP outcomes and qualifications
Promoting inclusion, independence, and emotional wellbeing
Assisting with personal care or manual handling where required
Maintaining accurate records of support provided
Contributing to learner reviews, planning meetings, and transition support
Upholding safeguarding, equality, and health and safety standards in all aspects of your work

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

Has experience working with young people aged 14–18 with additional needs and/or EHCPs (education, care, or community backgrounds all considered)
Brings strong communication and teamwork skills
Can adapt quickly to different learners and situations
Shows initiative, empathy, and a genuine commitment to improving young people’s lives through learning
Holds GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade 4 (or Level 2) — or is willing to work towards them
Values diversity and inclusion, and models positivity and professionalism

What Our Parents Say:

“The support and patience of the staff at SGS Create has helped our son believe in himself again.”

“Our daughter had lost all confidence in school, but now she’s thriving — we can’t thank the team enough.”

Please apply online by: Monday 13th April

Expected Interview Date: Monday 20th April

We strongly encourage all prospective candidates to visit the provision, meet the team, and take a tour with the Headteacher. Upon request, we are also happy to share a detailed provision overview and our universal offer document to give a fuller understanding of the SGS Create approach. If you have any queries please contact hrservicedesk@sgscol.ac.uk

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.

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