We also offer a range of staff benefits including a variety of great training opportunities plus a range of other staff benefits and auto enrolment into the People's Pension matched contribution scheme
Job category/type
Support
Date posted
01/08/2025
Job reference
REQ02281
Closing Date: 27 August 2025
Interview Date: 11 September 2025
Salary:
24,970.04 - 26,750.76 Pro rata'd
(Salary to be pro rata'd depending on hours)
Hours: Various hours - 34 weeks
Gloucestershire Professional Services (GPS) is recruiting 6
Learning Support Assistant
to join the dedicated
Learning Support
team
at Gloucestershire College.
In this student-facing role, you'll work directly with learners who have a range of additional learning needs and disabilities, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, autism, and physical impairments. Your support will help them access their curriculum, achieve their goals, and progress confidently through their studies.
Working one-to-one or in small groups, you'll provide tailored strategies that promote independence, inclusion, and long-term success. Your role will be key in helping learners build confidence, develop autonomy, and work towards meaningful outcomes in education and employment. Every day, you'll make a real difference in the lives of students by helping them overcome barriers and reach their full potential.
You'll be part of a diverse and experienced team that includes Learning Support Coordinators, SEND Review Leads, Specialist SEND Assessors, SEND Intervention Mentors, Apprenticeship Support and Liaison Coaches, and fellow Learning Support Assistants. While this is a campus-based role due to its student-facing nature, you'll benefit from a collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution is truly valued.
Please review the to find out more about this role and apply online to join our team.
Don't meet every single requirement?
We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible working environment, that promotes diversity. if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the job description (but you do meet the essential criteria) or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway - you may just be the person we are looking for.
A career with us means much more than just a salary - we know that our people are our greatest asset; 96% of our employees are proud to work at the college and 90% of students would recommend GC as a place to study.
We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
A matched contribution pension scheme
College-wide Induction Day for all new staff, plus an additional induction for teaching staff led by our Quality Improvement Coaches
Welcome Lunch with new colleagues and Executive team
Ongoing Continuous Professional Development opportunities
Access to a wide-ranging employee benefits platform
Generous family-friendly policies and flexible working options
Access to our employee assistance programme
Discounted nursery places at My Ohana (Cheltenham and Gloucester)
Cycle to Work scheme and the option to purchase electric bikes
Discounted treatments at our college-run hair and beauty salons
Meals and hospitality at our student-led restaurants in Cheltenham and Cinderford
Paid volunteer days to support community or charitable organisations
Long service recognition and trade union membership
Staff awards and recognition initiatives
Regular internal communications to celebrate success and keep you informed
How to apply:
Please note that existing members of staff seeking redeployment will be given priority for all roles where they meet the essential criteria on the person specification.
We reserve the right to close this advert before the stated closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, we would recommend an early application.
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