Learning Support Assistant in Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: £26,180 per annum pro rata (Grade 2). Actual Salary: £17,017. Part‑Time: 29 Hours per week, Term‑time only, Permanent (0.65 FTE).

Overview

There has never been a better time to join our Learning Support Team! Stoke on Trent College is an exciting, fast‑growing place, passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready. Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health and contribute to our continuing progress. Our success is built on ‘One Team’ – a culture of collaboration, innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to achieve their ambitions.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting learners in a Further Education environment.
• Hold a Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification or be willing to work towards it.
• Hold Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths.

Benefits

• Enhanced leave policies including 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Family‑friendly policies, including opportunities for hybrid working as relevant to the role.
• Christmas closure.
• Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources.
• On‑site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked or continental options).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Access to Continuing Professional Development.
• Health & Well‑being initiatives and health‑related benefits including individual health care plans.
• Access to the College Sports Academy Gym.
• Free on‑site parking.

Application Process

Closing date for applications is 17th February 2026. If the vacancy receives a high response it will be closed; early applications are advised. Please email applications@stokecoll.ac.uk and quote V1124 to express your interest. We will send you a link to complete your application – please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive an email. We do not accept CV‑only applications; you must complete the application form.

Helpful to have an informal chat? You are invited to contact Claire Gordon, Head of Inclusion, at claire.gordon@stokecoll.ac.uk.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Stoke on Trent College our environment is diverse in character and student population. We are proud to be working towards the Investors in Diversity Silver Award and are committed to embedding the FREDIE principles of Fairness, Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement across everything we do. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and those with long‑term health conditions and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

Safeguarding Commitment

Stoke on Trent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As part of our safer recruitment process, candidates are encouraged to review our Learner Safeguarding, Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy and Disclosure and Barring Service Policy (including Statement on the Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders) available on our College website. This support role is subject to the College’s policies and requires a commitment to promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The post will involve occasional contact with students under 18. Although most duties do not fall within the definition of regulated activity, the post is deemed to involve regulated activity with children and will require an enhanced DBS check.

Disability Confident Employer

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Employer scheme. We will generally offer an interview to any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. The College may consider carrying out online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.