Job Description

College
Location
Newbury, Berkshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
Salary
13,179 Actual / 24,345 FTE
Posted
24th December 2025
Expires
4th February 2026 11:59 PM
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1527630

Support Assistant

Hours:

24 hours per week / 38 weeks per year (term time only)

Working hours:

Monday - Thursday / 8:50am - 3:10pm

Salary:

13,179 Actual / 24,345 FTE

Do you want to be part of a dedicated and friendly team that helps young people with complex learning, behaviour and physical difficulties to blossom and achieve?

We are looking for caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our Foundation Learning team and help us to create opportunities that transform lives. This is an excellent start to a career in education, with fully funded staff development and progression opportunities that include teaching, management and leadership routes. As a Foundation Learning Support Assistant, you will work directly with students to provide support with learning valuable life skills and managing their self-care needs, as well as assisting teaching staff in maintaining a safe learning environment.

You will:

Work directly with students to provide support with learning valuable life skills and managing their self-care needs, as well as assisting teaching staff in maintaining a safe learning environment. May be asked to provide dedicated 1:1 support to specific students, allowing you to build up a rapport with individuals, or support groups of students with similar needs and requirements. You will have the support of a larger team who will help you develop and implement specific strategies to support the students' needs.

About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury:

We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognized for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.

What we offer:

Financial Benefits:

Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence Generous Pension Scheme

Health and Wellness:

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities

Professional Development:

Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement

Work-Life Balance:

Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life

Campus Amenities and Discounts:

Free onsite parking Access to a corporate discount scheme Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon Good value food and drink at the Street Cafe Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)

Criteria

Essential Criteria:

A minimum of Level 2 (GCSE) English and Maths or equivalent Experience of working with individuals who have additional needs in a personal or professional setting Working or personal experience of supporting young people with additional needs in all aspects of daily life Ability to communicate with a range of individuals including Parents / Carers Attention to detail Basic computer skills Empathic, caring, innovative, trustworthy, patience Team player Ability to work 1:1 with an individual Ability to adapt work practice to meet needs of individual

Desirable Criteria:

Level 2 Health and Social Care Manual Handling Care Certificate Positive Behaviour Support Healthcare Social Care Domiciliary Care Childcare Level 2 Functional IT

If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact in SEN, we would love to hear from you.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the set closing date if we receive a good level of applicants. To avoid disappointment, we would advise that you complete your application in full, rather than saving and returning to complete at a later date.



Safeguarding Statement:

Safer Recruitment

At Newbury College we are committed to following Safer Recruitment Guidelines

Pre - Recruitment Process: Candidates will be subject to an online search. Applications must be completed in full with a complete employment history (With any gaps reasoned) and qualifications listed. Incomplete applications will not be submitted for shortlisting. Interview Stage: Candidates will be required to provide Right to Work documentation and an overseas check/Code of conduct certificate (if applicable), any convictions must be declared and consent to obtain a DBS Certificate and PLR Record will be requested . Successful Candidates: A share code will be required for Non-British citizens and further documents may be needed. A barred list check will be carried out. We also require a minimum of 2 references and an Enhanced DBS check

Safeguarding Statement

Our college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.


We value and embrace diversity, recognising the contribution individuals from different backgrounds can bring to our organisation. We are 'Disability Confident Committed' and expect all our employees to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.


We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the set closing date if we receive a good level of applicants. To avoid disappointment, we would advise that you complete your application in full, rather than saving and returning to complete at a later date.