Learning Support Worker (ALS Bristol)

Sgscol; Bristol; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A further education college in Bristol is seeking a passionate Learning Support Worker to join their team. In this rewarding role, you will work directly with learners, providing personalized support in the classroom and during activities, helping them overcome barriers to education. The position offers a part-time, term-time contract with a salary based on qualifications and experience, alongside generous benefits to support staff development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Discounted Shopping Benefits

Free Car Parking

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education including Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above.
• Experience working with young people with additional needs is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and use Office 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with curriculum staff to support learner progress.
• Supervise learners during unstructured times.
• Provide out-of-class academic support.

Skills

Good standard of general education including Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above

Experience with young people aged 16-25 with additional needs

Willingness to learn Office 365 and applications

Job description

SGS has an exciting opportunity at our Bristol campuses!

Learning Support Worker(ALSBristol)

Role Information

Reference:REQ001378
Location: Bristol Campuses (WISE Campus & Filton Avenue Campus)
FTE Salary: £25,287.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Actual Salary: £17,336.48 (Reflecting the annual 38 working weeks)
Contract Type:Permanent, Part-Time, Term-Time only
Working Hours: Up to 30 hours per week (Job shares are available), 38 weeks per year term-time all school holidays off

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Term-Time Only Contracts will incur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September, the People & Culture Team can advise how that will impact you during the application process.

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%.
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• 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

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

Are you passionate about making a real difference in learners’ lives?

SGS College is seeking enthusiastic individuals to become an integral part of our amazing learning support team. In this rewarding role, you’ll work closely with learners, offering personalised one-to-one and small group guidance in the classroom and across our vibrant College community. You’ll also support through targeted interventions, workshops, trips and work experience! You’ll empower students to overcome barriers, embrace new challenges, and unlock their full potential by ensuring they can actively engage with every aspect of their education. You will be part of the team that provide high-quality support to learners with a variety of educational needs, helping them to thrive and enjoy college life.

Don’t worry if you’ve never supported before, we offer comprehensive training for the role, and regular CPD opportunities throughout the year.

Join us and be part of a supportive environment where your commitment will help inspire success and foster growth in every learner!

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To work collaboratively with curriculum staff in-class to support learner progress and achievement in the classroom.
• To supervise the learners during unstructured times when they are not directly supervised by curriculum staff (e.g. breaks, lunch times, arrivals and departures).
• To provide out-of-class academic support for learners on an individual or group basis.
• To complete all necessary administrative duties, such as accurately recording student support, in a constructive manner

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Good standard of general education including Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent), or willingness to upskill.
• A desirable but not essential is experience of working with young people aged 16-25 with additional needs and/or EHCPs. This experience would preferably be within education, but other experiences related to health, social care or in the community is also very relevant.
• Experience or the willingness to learn Office 365 and its applications

Please apply online by: Rolling recruitment, applications will be considered periodically

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed in the New Year

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.