Learning Support Assistant

About the Role

Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to join our Inclusive Learning team. This is a full‑time, term‑time role (39 weeks) available as permanent or fixed‑term. Salary is Scale 3, starting at £25,659 (FTE £29,436).

Key Responsibilities

• Support and nurture students with their learning needs, working in partnership with the Inclusive Learning team.
• Collaborate closely with other staff, students, parents and carers to facilitate learning and welfare.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of inclusive education strategies in line with the college’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships throughout the school community.

Qualifications & Skills

• Highly motivated, empathetic and compassionate, with a strong desire to inspire and support students.
• Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with staff, students, parents and carers.
• Competent, collaborative team player who demonstrates enthusiasm for inclusive learning.
• Passion for nurturing students’ academic and personal development.

Benefits

• Supportive and friendly colleagues
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Competitive pension scheme – LGPS
• High quality professional development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free on‑site parking and breakfast
• Private healthcare – Benenden Health; free flu voucher; free on‑site gym
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7
• Health cash plan via Credit Union
• Dedicated staff wellbeing days and long wellbeing weekends
• Rewards and recognition for outstanding service

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to an inclusive environment and to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion for all. All successful candidates will undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and may be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. We require all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and supporting children and young people.

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