Learning Support Assistant in Aberystwyth

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Application Deadline: 5 November 2025

Department: Learning Support

Location: Aberystwyth Campus

Compensation: £9,494 - £9,796 / year

The Board of Directors of Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are committed to appointing the very best staff who achieve excellence in their work. Working to the values and behaviours that underpin the strategic plan and business of the institution, the College seeks staff that display creativity and innovation, whilst driving their own performance, and the performance of others, to provide the very best experience and service to learners. The main purpose of the post is to provide support to individual and/or groups of students with a range of learning difficulties & disabilities or other support needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in‑class and individual support to students with learning difficulties, disabilities, or other additional needs.
• Help learners develop confidence, independence, and strong study skills.
• Work closely with course teams and learning support coordinators to tailor support that meets each student’s unique needs.
• Support learners with organisation, research skills, ICT use, and assignment preparation.
• Participate in trips, training, quality improvement activities, and contribute to the overall learner experience.

Welsh Language Requirements

• Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) – Level 2 Essential
• Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) – Level 2 Essential

Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Essential Criteria

• Appropriate Qualifications to Level 3
• GCSE English and Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level Equivalent
• A positive, adaptable, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and IT skills
• A genuine desire to make a difference in young people’s lives
• Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues

Desirable Criteria

• Basic Skills Learning Support Assistants Level 2 Qualification (expected to be completed within 2 years from appointment if not currently held)
• First Aid at Work Qualified (expected to be completed within 2 years from appointment if not currently held)
• Relevant experience of working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities

Benefits

• 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 41 days holiday per year. You also receive an additional 4 days after 5 years service.
• Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 20%.
• Award‑winning professional learning and development programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on‑site car parking.
• Online and in‑store retail discounts.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion, we inspire learners to fulfil potential and achieve excellence. To do this, we need the best employees to continue our culture of respect, unity and professionalism. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and areas of the community to the college.

Disability Confident

Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a result, we ensure our recruitment process is fully inclusive and accessible to all, communicate and promote all opportunities, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments, support existing employees who acquire a disability or long‑term health condition to stay in work, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.