Learning Support Assistant

Northbrook College – Shoreham, part of the Chichester College Group

Salary: Pro rata of £25,598 per annum.

Hours: Various part‑time; 36 weeks per year.

About the role: We are recruiting Learning Assistants to support students requiring additional help with their studies in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Motorsport. You will build positive relationships, assist students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities – including emotional, social, behavioural and mobility needs – in classroom or workshop settings. Your work will help ensure our students have an outstanding and fulfilling experience at college.

Key responsibilities:

• Support students requiring additional help with their studies in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Motorsport.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students.
• Assist students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including emotional, social, behavioural, and mobility needs.
• Provide support in both classroom and workshop settings.
• Ensure students experience an outstanding and fulfilling learning environment.

Qualifications & experience:

• Experience working with young people with additional learning needs and disabilities is essential.
• Effective organisational, interpersonal skills.
• Any additional relevant qualifications will be considered favourable.

Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme: The Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• Annual leave: 25 days (increasing to 28 days with continuous service), plus bank holidays, college closure days over Christmas, a wellbeing day, and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Discount schemes: Discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependent on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development: Development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of courses and activities.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college offers a stimulating environment. Our staff focus on delivering outstanding teaching and support through diverse student bodies, positive atmospheres, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and celebrating individual typicities.

Application instructions:

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Compliance and publishing:

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include check of barred lists and relevant overseas checks. We rigorously pursue references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people. Because we are users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Closing date: 22 January 2026.

Interview date: 4 February 2026.

Contact: Email: recruiting@chichester.ac.uk