Learning Support Worker (ALS Stroud)

SGS has an exciting opportunity at our Stroud Campus!

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Financial Rewards and Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme—Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions of 16%
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus 8 bank holidays; 25 days (full-time equivalent) increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working practices
• Access to lifestyle discounts, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free annual eye test
• My TOTUM card (former NUS Extra) available as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Access to inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes across a range of subjects. Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be.

Role Overview:

Are you passionate about making a real difference in learners’ lives? SGS College is seeking enthusiastic individuals to become an integral part of our learning support team. In this rewarding role, you’ll work closely with learners, offering personalised one-to-one and small group guidance in the classroom and across our College community. You’ll support through targeted interventions, workshops, trips and work experience, empowering students to overcome barriers and engage with every aspect of their education. You will be part of a team that provides high-quality support to learners with a variety of educational needs, helping them to thrive and enjoy college life.

This position offers a wonderful opportunity for those aspiring to advance their professional journey toward becoming a teacher or other roles in a college setting. It is also an inspiring option for individuals approaching the latter stages of their career, providing a platform to share your skills and experience. By supporting and guiding the next generation, you can make a meaningful impact, helping learners flourish through your encouragement and expertise.

Don’t worry if you’ve never supported before — comprehensive training is provided, with regular CPD opportunities throughout the year. Join us and be part of a supportive environment where your commitment will help inspire success and foster growth in every learner!

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To work collaboratively with curriculum staff in-class to support learner progress and achievement in the classroom.
• To supervise learners during unstructured times when they are not directly supervised by curriculum staff (e.g. breaks, lunch times, arrivals and departures).
• To provide out-of-class academic support for learners on an individual or group basis.
• To complete all necessary administrative duties, such as accurately recording student support, in a constructive manner.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications:

• Good standard of general education including Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent), or willingness to upskill.
• A desirable but not essential is experience of working with young people aged 16-25 with additional needs and/or EHCPs. This experience would preferably be within education, but other experiences related to health, social care or in the community is also very relevant.
• Experience or the willingness to learn Office 365 and its applications.

Please apply online by: Rolling recruitment, applications will be considered periodically. Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed in the New Year.

If you have any queries please contact hrservicedesk@sgscol.ac.uk

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.