Job Overview
Learning Services Assistant – Term-Time Only
Contract: Fixed-term until the last working day of the 2025/26 academic year (with potential for extension, subject to funding and student need)
Hours: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm (Term Time Only)
Salary: Scale point 8 £25,330.00 (Actual £21,482.37)
Start Date: 20th October 2025
Location: The Sixth Form Bolton, Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5BU
About Us
Located 10 miles northwest of Manchester with excellent motorway access, The Sixth Form Bolton is a vibrant, highly aspirational, and high-achieving Sixth Form College with around 1,800 students. Our modern, purpose-built campus has outstanding facilities and is at the heart of the town’s education sector.
As one of the highest-performing colleges in the North West, we are passionate about teaching, learning and assessment. We encourage all students to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Learning Services Assistant to join our dedicated Learning Services team. You will play a key role in supporting students with a range of developmental needs and/or disabilities, helping to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing help for students in navigating the building
- Working closely with class teachers to facilitate students’ learning
- Providing personal care to students as required
- Supporting the evaluation and monitoring of students’ progress to ensure successful outcomes
What We Offer
- Free parking (currently fully subsidised)
- Complimentary hot beverages
- A modern, friendly environment with excellent facilities
- Membership of an occupational pension scheme
- Wellbeing days
- Structured professional development and regular college INSET workshops
- Employee Assistance Programme
How To Apply
Please complete the online application form available via our website: https://www.bolton-sfc.ac.uk/work-for-us/live-vacancies/
When applying, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification and outline how your skills, experience, and personal qualities meet the requirements of the role.
If you require further information, please contact the Human Resources Department at recruitment@bolton-sfc.ac.uk
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited to interview following receipt of their application.
Safeguarding
The Sixth Form Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, governors, and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, before any appointment is confirmed.
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
