Learning Support Assistant - Nottingham

Learning Support Assistant - Nottingham

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, were making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. Were building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, youll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career .

Who we need

Nottingham College is currently seeking to recruit experienced Learning Support Assistants across our Basford campus. This is a part time role working Tuesday - Friday We are looking for dynamic and energetic individuals to join our successful Inclusion & Support team.

Key duties and responsibilities include :

Provide in class support which may include scribing, reading, supporting in exam conditions and re-focusing.

Where required to provide personal care which may include eating and drinking, assisting to the toilet, using a hoist and assisting to learners to transport (training will provided for personal care duties).

Liaising with other departments cross multi-team support (wellbeing and curriculum colleagues)

Update student records and where required log safeguarding concerns

What youll bring

You will positively contribute to our students experience by providing positive bespoke support across the curriculum. Nottingham College is a diverse and inclusive college, and we welcome individuals who can embrace our ethos and contribute new ways of thinking to enhance our students experience. This role would include working with students who have a wide range of needs, both educational and physical, so experience is preferred, but not essential.

Key skills and experience include:

Providing support to students with learning difficulties and disabilities

Ability to work in a challenging environment

Ability to collaborate with a cross-college network of learning support and curriculum colleagues to contribute to long term improvements in the quality of inclusion and support.

Ability to deal with people and situations in a patient and objective manner

Experience of working flexibly within a team

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Louise Whiley on

Interviews dates: Week commencing 2nd November 2026

Get Into Teaching
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Why Join us

• Competitive salary 26,082 to 26,492 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata to 16,172 to 16,427 per annum)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, were committedto creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

Were proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities . As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, were activelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful supportto those affected.

Our commitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feelheard and supported.

Mental health matters here too our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassionand understandingacross the college.

Through our Wellness Cafs informal gatherings that invite open conversation colleagues are encouraged to shareexperiences and supportone another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference . Within our inclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to sharethis commitment.Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply Now

If youre ready to be part of something special, the future is here.

To apply, click Apply for this job on the Nottingham College website, or visit Nottingham College Current Vacancies if viewing externally.

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We review applications as they are received, so please apply early. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, and interview dates may change.

Please note that this role does not meet the standard salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. However, Home Office exemptions may apply depending on individual circumstances. Candidates are advised to review the Skilled Worker visa criteria on GOV.UK before applying.