Learning Assistant
Multiple permanent positions available
Are you looking for an exciting, term time role to develop your career in education? Apply now to support students through a variety of settings and play a key role in helping them succeed in their studies, whilst working in a pattern that fits around your other responsibilities.
As our Learning Assistant you will:
• Build positive, supportive relationships with students, helping them with their studies across the college and promoting inclusion, independence and confidence.
• Provide them with one on one or group support in a classroom or workshop setting. This will include students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including emotional, social, behavioural and mobility needs.
• Assist with personal care and administering medication where needed.
• Ensure our students’ have a rewarding and fulfilling experience at college.
What we can offer you in this role:
• A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences.
• An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.
• We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you.
What you will bring to the role:
• Experience working with students, particularly those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, emotional, social and behavioural needs.
• Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing.
• An ability to work in a confidential manner.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% 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 the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles).
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
Apply now to make a real difference to these learner’s lives!
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Interview date: 15 October 2026
Closing Date
05-10-2026
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ID
323814
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Type
Term Time Only - Permanent
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Location
Crawley, West Sussex
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Hours & Weeks
Up to 32 hours per week, 36 weeks per year
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Salary Description
Pro rata of £26,500 per annum plus pro rata of £610.08 Crawley weighting (for details on the pro rata salary, see attached Job Description, page 6)
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Job Function
SEND & Additional Learning Support
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Interview Process
Interview:
15/10/2026 -
Closing Date
05-10-2026
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Downloadable Files
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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
For further information about applying for a role at Chichester College Group, please visit our FAQs.
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 a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. A self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations is also required for staff working in the First Steps Childcare Group or the Chichester College Sports Centre. It is an offence to apply for any of our positions 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.
In line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines, Human Resources may undertake online searches using Google for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks. These online searches will be carried out for successful candidates.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer.