Job Description

35 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks per year), Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm

Actual pro rata salary: 20,702 pa for 35 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year). Candidates applying for less than 5 days will be paid pro rata to this figure. FTE 25,480 per annum. All figures are inclusive of fringe allowance.

Our Learning Support Assistants provide a vital role in supporting our students both in the classroom and on a one-to-one basis. We are looking to expand our team to provide continuity for students' support throughout the week (four day part-time working will be considered). Candidates must have good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and have empathy and interest in helping young people fulfil their potential.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate. We expect high performance from all our staff, and are looking for an impressive individual to support ourstudents. Candidates should demonstrate their ability and suitability to both the role and the culture of the College. We look forward to welcoming an additional team member to join our friendly Learning Support department in our successful and growing College.

Woking College aims to ensure equality of opportunity and a wide and varied curriculum for each student in order that every student can become an effective learner, who is able to achieve their maximum potential. We appreciate that every student is unique. Consequently, there are differences in the ways in which they learn and the level of support that each individual needs.

Woking College has a strong sense of community in which everyone is valued; we look forward to welcoming new members of staff to join our team.

Woking College aims to ensure equality of opportunity and a wide and varied curriculum for each student in order that every student can become an effective learner, who is able to achieve their maximum potential. We appreciate that every student is unique. Consequently, there are differences in the ways in which they learn and the level of support that each individual needs.

Learning Support at Woking includes:

Weekly or one-off one-to-one support. Small group work. Help with study and revision skills. Help with time management and organisation. Proof-reading. Obtaining access arrangements. 'Chill-out' lunch group. EHCP monitoring and reviews (for students with EHCPs). In class support (for students with EHCPs). Mentoring (for students with EHCPs).
We have an inclusive ethos, and are proud of our diverse students and staff community. The College is committed to safeguarding, alongside our core values of inclusiveness, adhering to the highest personal, professional and academic standards, supporting individual wellbeing, supportive management and positive relationship and a sustainable future for all. We expect all staff, volunteers and others involved in the College community to share this commitment.

Benefits include:

Free on-site parking. Staff room with free hot drinks available to all staff, Friday cakes. Onsite canteen with a range of healthy options to purchase, and a Costa coffee shop. Regular staff social events: bowling, staff quiz, summer BBQ, weekend walks/cycling, Christmas lunch, Christmas party. College gym available for staff use, yoga classes, staff football (new 3G pitch), run club. Staff clubs/support groups: book club, menopause group, group for Parents/carers of children with mental health concerns. Access to prayer/multi faith room. Free eye test vouchers. Flu jab. Cycle to work scheme. Pension: eligible employees will be automatically enrolled in the Teacher's Pension Scheme, or the Local Government Pension Scheme (support staff), unless you decide to opt-out. Employee support: staff have access to a confidential employee support helpline. Excellent train links from London Waterloo and the South Coast, walking distance of Woking station. Close to A3, M25 & M3 junctions
Application forms are available to download from our website:

www.woking.ac.uk/about/staff-vacancies/

Please ensure

education

and

employment history

is completed fully, gaps in employment must be accounted for under the section entitled "Periods when not working". We would like to see your passion for the role and the College in your

supporting statement

, please use this opportunity to include personal skills, experience relevant to the post, and reasons why you feel you would be successful if this post.

Completed applications, or any queries regarding the role or your application, should be sent via email to Kirsty Crook (Personnel Officer).

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 25 June 2025.

Interviews: to be held on Wednesday 2 July 2025.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted on their own.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified, invited for interview and references will be taken up immediately. Please note that it is not possible to inform candidates who have not been short-listed due to time constraints.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The College is committed to equal opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 26/08/2025