Job Description

Description

The College is looking to appoint a permanent Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be part of the Support for Learning team that delivers effective support to students with SEND.

The main purpose of the job role is to support and facilitate independent learning for students with additional needs.

This support will be delivered to one or more students, in the classroom, and on a one-to-one or small group basis.



Alongside this, the post holder will be a keyworker for a number of students with high needs.

Hours:

33.75hrs p/w, 39wks p/a (Term time only)

Contract:

permanent

Salary

: SCP 7, Scale Range 7-10, (currently 24,953 - 26,666 p/a FTE), pro rata (actual salary SCP 7 19,522 p/a)

Closing Date:

Monday 26th January 2026

Interview Date:

Friday 30th January 2026

Start Date:

ASAP

Itchen College is a thriving Sixth Form College with a broad curriculum offer to meet the needs of the local community. The college is situated in pleasant surroundings to the east of Southampton with excellent local transport links. Ofsted inspected the college in September 2024, grading overall provision as Outstanding with Outstanding Quality of Education, Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes, Outstanding Leadership and Management, Outstanding Education Programmes for Young People and Outstanding Provision for Learners with High Needs.

The college is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional development. The college has an excellent in house CPD programme for all teaching and support staff including a dedicated programme for Early Career Teachers. The college also has close links with the Southampton Education Forum, the Wessex Group and the SFCA, including subject groups and CPD opportunities at all levels. The college offers a wide range of benefits for staff including free parking, an onsite nursery, occupational pension schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme and free use of the college gym.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will play an active part in ensuring that the College's outcomes for students are achieved; namely, that students are retained, that they achieve and progress. They will be part of the Learning Support team that delivers responsive and effective support to students with SEND.



To support and facilitate independent learning for students with SEND.



This support will be delivered to one or more students, in the classroom, and on a one-to-one or small group basis.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Experience of working with young people with SEND on a one to one or small group situation, in the classroom, in a school or college

Experience of delivering individual support sessions, group sessions and in class support

Experience of mentoring or tutoring individual students

Good level of general education

Knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities

Workplace Benefits

Values-driven culture -

we're really proud of our culture. We're looking for someone who is as driven by our college values as we are!

Learning and Development -

access to support and resources to drive your own development.

Free parking

- free on-site parking, as well as good public transport links.

Eyecare Scheme

Cycle2Work Scheme

Free On-site Gym & Sports Facilities

Free Flu Jabs

Free Hot Drinks for Staff

Canteen -

freshly prepared food with plenty of choice.

1 Life Event Day -

to recognise life's big moments like a wedding, graduation, moving house.

Staff Discount Schemes -

discounts and deals on national attractions, entertainment, days out, theme parks, holiday insurance and many national retailers.

Employee Loyalty Celebration Reward Scheme -

cash and rewards to acknowledge and celebrate staff commitment and loyalty to the College.

On-Site College Nursery with priority given to college staff

Access to College Library

Free College WiFi

Compassionate Leave -

up to 5 days paid time off to attend to matters relating to the death or serious illness of a loved one.

Counselling Service -

Access to qualified therapy-based support.

Pension Scheme -

Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (eligibility criteria applies).

Occupational Sick Pay

Enhanced Family Leave

About Itchen Sixth Form College

We are a sixth form college based in Hampshire. We offer A-Levels and vocational courses across an extensive curriculum that will help you reach your full potential!

Itchen Sixth Form College is a 110 year old state-inspected and state-funded college. We specialise in preparing 16-19 year olds for university study.