Job Description

Learning Support Assistant

1 full time opportunity - 37 hours - Term Time Only

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.45 - 4.45 and Friday 9.00 - 4.30

NJC pay scales level 5 26,824 per annum, pro rata for part time staff

Overview:

To compliment the professional work of the teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under agreed system of supervision.

Providing support and guidance to young people and those engaged with them at removing barriers to learning to promote effective participation, raise aspiration and achieve full potential.

Supporting learners who will have SEN needs or EHCP (Education Health Care Plans)

Assisting individual learners in the learning environment, whether in the classroom, study area or outside activity as directed by the teaching staff.

You will be assigned to work with an individual or several identified students within a class.

Supporting learners in the learning environment, e.g. breaking down tasks into manageable chunks, assisting with focus and concentration, checking understanding and where required act as a scribe for the learners use.

Applicants must hold a full driving license as they will be required to work across two sites.

About Us

Southend Adult Community College is a vibrant and successful College, with 3 sites. Our main site is based in the Southchurch area, close to Southend East train station on the C2C line.

The provision includes community learning, SEN and high needs provision, adult skills, vocational pathways, and study programmes for young people.

What are our values?

Inclusive -

we are respectful and put people at the heart of all we do

Collaborative -

we work together to achieve the right outcomes for everyone

Honest

- we are honest, fair and accountable for our decisions and actions

Proud -

we are proud of all we do

Agile -

we are flexible and responsive to needs of people, community partners and employers

If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All candidates are welcomed at the College without regard to ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Southend Adult Community College aims to achieve curriculum excellence by promoting consistently high standards of teaching, learning and assessment across all provision. We expect all academic staff to take responsibility for ensuring that we are successful in creating a high performing and caring culture where learners are at the heart of all we do.

Southend Adult Community College is committed to ensuring that all learners, and staff understand how to keep themselves and others safe in college, in the community and in the workplace. We ensure our College community promotes a safe place to work and learn and we will put appropriate measures in place to safeguard learners in the context of our geographical areas. This includes our duty under PREVENT to protect learners from radicalisation.

This role is involved in regulated activity with Children and/or vulnerable adults. This role will require an enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Pre-employment checks and training will include safeguarding training and a sound understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Closing Date: Friday 12th December 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: From 26,824.00 per year

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Classroom support: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person