Higher Learning Assistant

At City of Bristol College, we deliver transformative education in inclusive and dynamic learning environments. With recent investments in our already outstanding facilities, the College has a great deal on offer for you. One of our key strategic aims is our unrelenting focus on our people-first culture, ensuring you feel valued, empowered, and recognised for your individual contributions and expertise.

What we offer:

• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18.0%
• Paid Volunteering leave (3 days a year)
• Family friendly policies including paid fertility and foster friendly policy
• A menopause policy outlining support available
• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Access to a benefits portal including shopping discounts and cycle to work scheme plus lots more!
• The 'Right to Disconnect' from work outside of your normal working hours
• A supportive, highly utilised hybrid and flexible working policy
• An Aspiring Leaders programme open to all plus our Management Academy for all management roles covering management skill and internal processes
• Welfare Rooms at all our sites for professional breakout and relaxation spaces
• A bespoke programme of recognition, reward and celebration for colleagues throughout the year to recognise your hard work.

About your role:

The Higher Learning Assistant role is essential in ensuring that our Learning Assistants have the support they need to effectively assist our students. You will act as a valuable resource for day-to-day queries and contribute to the overall success of our educational programs. The Learning Support Team supports high needs students who require exam access arrangements and you will be crucial in making this happen by completing accurate and informative file notes. As the Higher Learning Assistant, you will assist the allocation of Learning Assistant timetables to ensure that our vulnerable students receive the support they need. You'll deliver direct in-class support to students, helping to reduce barriers to learning while enhancing their educational outcomes. As a key member of our Learning Support Team, you will collaborate closely with other Additional Learning Support (ALS) colleagues, teachers, and other key internal stakeholders to foster a supportive learning environment.

About us:

We have four main sites across the city with state-of-the-art facilities. Further future investment in our estates is now allowing us to provide the best possible outcomes for our students and local communities, delivered by our fantastic community of colleagues. At City of Bristol College, we have one goal: to help our students succeed. We offer the widest range of academic and vocational qualifications in the area, with more than 1,000 courses available from entry to degree level and we provide education and training to approximately 10,000 students each year.

City of Bristol College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The search of the online presence will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

Please see our Job Description, Person Specification, Conditions of Service and Applicant Information for more information about the role and what it’s like to be part of our team.

In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use. We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the City of Bristol College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

Closing date: 09 September 2026

Interview date: 17 September 2026