Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | DT2 8PY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LS78 |
Summary
Kingston Maurward is an established land-based education provider looking for Learning Support Assistants to support our learners with theory and practical learning. The ideal candidates need to have previous experience and confidence working with young adults age 16 +, particularly those who may exhibit challenging behaviours.
We are a land-based college and our learners undertake practical sessions as well as classroom-based theory learning. You will need to have an adaptable approach to assist with activities outside of the classroom such as working with Animals, on a construction site, in the blacksmithing workshop, in the gardens or joining outdoor education during a fitness session. Experience or an interest with animals, floristry, construction, agriculture, horticulture or outdoor education is desirable but not essential.
Learning Support Assistants provide essential learning support to students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), particularly those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). To ensure that students are proactively supported to develop their independence and to achieve their full potential.
For an informal discussion about the role, the qualifications needed or your suitability, please call Marc Balistrari on 01305 215000, option 1, extension 2804 during normal working hours.
The college doesn’t hold a sponsorship licence therefore we are not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
Status: Permanent
Hours: Various contracts available from 12 – 30 hours per week (2 – 5 days per week), Monday – Friday with flexibility to meet business needs.
Salary: £6,039.74 - £15,099.34 depending on contracted hours.
This is a term-time only appointment for 36 working weeks. Payment is for 41.22 weeks and includes annual leave. The annual leave is a pro rata entitlement of 33 days per annum (25 days plus 8 public and bank holidays) rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days. This entitlement will be pro-rated for any part time position.
Campus Location: Dorchester, Dorset
To Apply:
Please visit the website for the full Job Description and College Application Form.
Applicants for this position must complete an employment application form. CVs may be submitted but only in support of a fully completed application form.
We are not accepting CVs at this stage from Recruitment Agencies.
Please return the completed application Form by email to recruitment@kmc.ac.uk
The Closing Date for Applications: Rolling
Proposed Interview Date: As and when required
We reserve the right to close this position before the published date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview require any assistance in attending please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative arrangements are made.
For further details on application forms, the recruitment process or to read our GDPR Candidate Privacy Notice, please visit: https://www.kmc.ac.uk/college/quick-links/work-for-us/
Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the College within 2 weeks of the closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion. All short-listed applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later than 3 days prior to the interview date (where an interview date is specified).
We are a land-based college and our learners undertake practical sessions as well as classroom-based theory learning. You will need to have an adaptable approach to assist with activities outside of the classroom such as working with Animals, on a construction site, in the blacksmithing workshop, in the gardens or joining outdoor education during a fitness session. Experience or an interest with animals, floristry, construction, agriculture, horticulture or outdoor education is desirable but not essential.
Learning Support Assistants provide essential learning support to students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), particularly those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). To ensure that students are proactively supported to develop their independence and to achieve their full potential.
For an informal discussion about the role, the qualifications needed or your suitability, please call Marc Balistrari on 01305 215000, option 1, extension 2804 during normal working hours.
The college doesn’t hold a sponsorship licence therefore we are not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
Status: Permanent
Hours: Various contracts available from 12 – 30 hours per week (2 – 5 days per week), Monday – Friday with flexibility to meet business needs.
Salary: £6,039.74 - £15,099.34 depending on contracted hours.
This is a term-time only appointment for 36 working weeks. Payment is for 41.22 weeks and includes annual leave. The annual leave is a pro rata entitlement of 33 days per annum (25 days plus 8 public and bank holidays) rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days. This entitlement will be pro-rated for any part time position.
Campus Location: Dorchester, Dorset
To Apply:
Please visit the website for the full Job Description and College Application Form.
Applicants for this position must complete an employment application form. CVs may be submitted but only in support of a fully completed application form.
We are not accepting CVs at this stage from Recruitment Agencies.
Please return the completed application Form by email to recruitment@kmc.ac.uk
The Closing Date for Applications: Rolling
Proposed Interview Date: As and when required
We reserve the right to close this position before the published date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview require any assistance in attending please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative arrangements are made.
For further details on application forms, the recruitment process or to read our GDPR Candidate Privacy Notice, please visit: https://www.kmc.ac.uk/college/quick-links/work-for-us/
Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the College within 2 weeks of the closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion. All short-listed applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later than 3 days prior to the interview date (where an interview date is specified).
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