Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,021 - £26,560 Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 October 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2GB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1512267 |
Summary
Description
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Location: Newcastle under Lyme and Stafford College sites
1 post x 23 hours at Newcastle College site
3 posts x 28 hours at Stafford College site
These roles are term-time working only - 37 weeks per year
Salary: £25,021 - £26,560 (NSUP5 - NSUP10) pro rata per annum
(depending on skills and experience)
23 hour post actual salary £12,891 - £13,684 per annum
28 hour post actual salary £15,694 - £16,659 per annum
It would be appreciated, if on your supporting statement, you could indicate which College site would be your preference as your place of work.
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’.‘ In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.
To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.
The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.
These vacancies have arisen due to a number of internal promotions and an increase in volume of students with SEND requirements, we have a number of positions available, across both College sites. We are looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to take up these positions. Flexibility regarding working hours can be negotiated where requested.
You will primarily be responsible for the care and education of students with disabilities or learning difficulties. Working under the direction of the Lead Support Tutor for additional learning support, specific duties include assisting students in their work; preparation of rooms, equipment and materials, tracking learner progress as well as general individual assistance which may include attending to their health, safety, physical and hygiene needs.
For the position, you will be qualified to at least Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE equivalent),
Relevant experience or qualifications in an education or caring capacity, particularly supporting students or young people with learning difficulties and/or other disabilities is also desirable. You will also have a good knowledge of safeguarding and equal opportunities. A level 2 note taking qualification or equivalent is desirable.
You will be a good communicator, enthusiastic and self-motivated with the ability to motivate others along with good organisational skills. A flexible approach to working hours will also be required to accommodate the needs of learners.
What’s in it for you?
The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Term-time only working
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice)
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget)
• Staff parking available
• Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
• On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast
It would be appreciated, if on your supporting statement, you could indicate which College site would be your preference as your place of work. The closing date for completed applications is 26th October 2025Interviews are to be held on: Wednesday 12th November 2025 for Newcastle vacancies Thursday 13th November 2025 for Stafford vacanciesBenefitsLocal Government Pension Scheme, Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget), Term Time Only Working
It would be appreciated, if on your supporting statement, you could indicate which College site would be your preference as your place of work. The closing date for completed applications is 26th October 2025Interviews are to be held on: Wednesday 12th November 2025 for Newcastle vacancies Thursday 13th November 2025 for Stafford vacanciesBenefitsLocal Government Pension Scheme, Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget), Term Time Only Working