Academic Support Teacher (Higher Education)

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Academic Support Teacher (Higher Education)

Reference: SEP20261889

Expiry date: 22:59, Tue, 20th Oct 2026

Location: Worplesdon

Benefits: Generous annual leave allowance, excellent career pathways and fantastic onsite facilities

About the role: Academic Support Teacher (Higher Education)

The Academic Support Team are part of the Student and Inclusion service, offering academic study skills, teaching, and support to all HE students, whether studying in person or online.

Our Student and Inclusion team work on every campus to support, help and teach learners, including apprentices and HE students, to develop effective study and personal skills so that they can make progress on their course, achieve their goals and thrive at college.

As a Study Support Teacher, you will be responsible for the effective preparation, delivery and evaluation of induction workshops, study support lessons, study skills sessions for students, either individually, in small groups or sometimes classes, both in person and online. This may include preparing and delivering training sessions and mentoring staff.

You will also work with faculty staff and other support services to ensure a holistic approach to support.

This role is primarily based at our Merrist Wood campus. Part time (30 hours per week), permanent contract.

A flexible approach to working hours will be required to ensure support is provided to students and a hybrid approach to both online and face to face delivery.

What do you need to be a successful Academic Support Teacher at Activate Learning?

You will have the knowledge and skills to teach students who have a wide range of learning difficulties, disabilities, and needs. You may have experience of engaging learners who have been away from education. Knowledge of the Disabled Students’ Allowance process is desirable.

• level 7 qualification in Special Educational needs (SEND) and/or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) is essential.
• Qualified teacher and experience of support for Higher Education is essential.
• You will be an excellent communicator and have a good team-work ethos.
• Digital literacy and strong administrative skills are essential as HE support can be delivered either in person or online.
• You will be able to be adaptable and be willing to react to change quickly and positively.

What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?

Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory, three-day induction programme, with an afternoon focused on sharing our approaches to teaching and assessment. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learning's mission, values and Learning Philosophy led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.

In addition, we offer a one-day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning, and assessment approaches.

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.