Job Description

Job reference
REQ0001479
Date posted
22/10/2025
Application closing date
09/11/2025
Location
Stockton Riverside College Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6FB
Salary
E8 23,844.58 (FTE) (9,254.63 pro rata)
Package
Permanent Term Time Only 36 weeks per year
Contractual hours
18
Basis
Part time
Job category/type
Support

Job description

Who we are?

Stockton Riverside College is a dynamic and ambitious college, recently awarded

Outstanding

by Ofsted, recongised for delivering exceptional standards of education and training. We offer a comprehensive range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners, and apprentices. Proudly serving our local community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve their full potential.





As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training, Innersummit and The Skills Academy- we are driven by a shared vision:

'ONE Etc. - Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond.

Our dedicated and skilled staff are at the heart of our success, supporting learners and contributing to the wider community. We are seeking candidates who believe in the power of education to transform lives and who share our commitment to excellence, opportunity and achievement.





An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support team reporting to our Learning Support Coordinators. The Learning Support department provides an exceptional service across the group to support all students who have declared a learning difficulty or disability, along with those who are identified during their college journey.





As a Learning Support Assistant with Stockton Riverside College you will be responsible for: working with teaching staff to plan and adjust learning methods for students who require additional support, developing strategies to respond to additional learning support needs of individuals and groups, developing strategies to promote independence and resilience in learners with support needs.





The ideal candidate will be: organised, experienced in motivating young people to succeed in their learning, enthusiastic and highly committed to improving the learning attainments and employment opportunities of young people.





We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more - we've listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:


Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service) Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas Free on-site parking Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.2% Employer Contribution Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme Career development opportunities for progression Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year) Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site) Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more https://thanking-you.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start Better Health at Work Scheme - Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave) Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk

Schedule

Monday-Friday Flexible lunch breaks Rather not work the normal 9 - 5? If you have a working pattern that you would prefer, please discuss this with us and we might be able to support.

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.



The closing date for receipt of completed applications is

midnight 9 November 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.



If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock - http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.



We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.





Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/




note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please

All applications must be completed via our website

https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/