Learning Support Assistant
Full Time Equivalent £24,522, Actual Salary £12,923.39 Per Annum, Pro Rata
2 x 24 Hour Positions Available
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am to 5pm.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30sm to 5pm.
You may already be working as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, SEN Support Worker or within education, health and social care, supporting young people with additional learning needs. Equally, you could have experience from another setting where you've supported individuals to overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their potential, and are looking to bring those transferable skills into education.
You are patient, compassionate and resilient, with the ability to build positive relationships while encouraging students to become as independent as possible. You thrive in a varied role, enjoy working as part of a supportive team and understand the importance of creating an inclusive environment where every learner feels valued and able to succeed.
At Bishop Burton College, you'll become part of a dedicated Student Support team committed to helping learners achieve their ambitions, whatever challenges they may face. Working across our outstanding land-based and specialist curriculum areas, no two days are the same. You'll play a vital role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them develop academically, socially and personally.
Whether you're already qualified or looking to develop your career in learning support, we'll provide a welcoming environment, ongoing training and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives. If you're passionate about inclusion, believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and want to work somewhere your contribution is truly valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
Click here for Job Description and Person Specification.
If you are viewing this vacancy from an external job board, please visit Bishop Burton/Riseholme College website, scroll to the bottom and select 'Work for Us'.
Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Local Government Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 40 days leave including 25 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays, all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract, you will be paid additional weeks to reflect this holiday entitlement.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests for DSE users
- 15% Discount on Tickets at East Yorkshire Buses
- Birthday Leave – Enjoy an extra day off to celebrate your birthday from September 2026
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the UK's points-based
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.ukor telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Monday 20th July
Interview date: Wednesday 29th July
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. As this is a position of trust, the successful candidate will be required to disclose any criminal convictions and will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), barring (where applicable), reference, qualification and health checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The College is an equal opportunities employer.
