Job Description

Sheffield
14/09/2025


Learner Support Assistant - Temporary


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

25,826 - 28,534 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Term Time

Package

30 Days Annual Leave (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period

17.1% Employer Pension Contribution into Local Government Pension Scheme

Date posted

15/08/2025

Job reference

RR00000733


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Job description

About us

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

About

the

role

Learner Support Assistants work with students who experience barriers in their learning either by reason of disadvantage, learning difficulties or disability. The LSA helps with teaching and learning activities inside or out of the classroom/workshop/off site working with small groups as well as individual learners.

The LSA works closely with the teacher leading the class and with Tutorial Mentors to ensure students are positively engaged with their learning, fully stretched and able to achieve their goals whilst enjoying their time in college. The LSA's expertise supports the best use of strategies to overcome barriers to learning, including challenging and difficult behaviours. This is a temporary role, working until the 1st of January 2026.

Main Responsibilities:

The LSA plays a key role in monitoring student's development and achievement. They play an integral role in the safeguarding of young people by acting as a champion and advocate for equality and diversity. LSA's can also be called upon to meet the intimate personal support needs of individual learners and may be asked to assist in the giving of medication to learners. All such activities are undertaken in accordance with clear policies and procedures and following adequate training. You must be keen to share knowledge, experience and resources with colleagues which can be of benefit to teaching and learning. LSA's will be accountable to SEND Support. Responsible for planning, organising and prioritising own standard work within well-established routines or procedures, should be able to determine own priorities and think ahead LSA's are responsible for speaking to students and staff on a regular basis dealing with routine and more complex queries, explaining procedures, demonstrating systems or services.


If you want to find out more about the role please contact David Powell, Transition and Progression Coordinator - David.Powell@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between 25,826 - 28,534 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA - 17.1% Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period Health and wellbeing, we offer + Employee assistance programme through Bupa
+ Occupational Health through PAM
+ Free eye tests for VDU users
Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses


Further information can be found on ourBenefits andCareer Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant,we're pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

Next Steps:

To apply:

Click and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.ukCVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 14th September 2025

Please be aware - If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.