Learning Support Assistant

(TTO)

JOB DETAILS

Reference

3147W

Working Hours

37

Salary

Up to £21,496.94 per annum for a term time only contract working 37 hours per week, 37 weeks per year. Based on the full time equivalent of £25,709.07

Location

Watford

Closing Date

24 Oct 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

PERSON SPECIFICATION

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Learning Support Assistant to join our highly successful Additional Learning Support team at our campus in Watford.

This is a full-time position where you will be required to support learners to access their education. Ideally you will be educated to at least Level 3 and havealready worked with 16- to 19-year-olds and/or adults with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities.

Your focus will be supporting learners in the classroom and assisting teaching staff to meet the diverse needs of learners.

You may also spend some time supporting learners in out of class support sessions. Some knowledge of EHCP and the procedure associated with gathering information for annual review meetings is desirable.

An understanding of the specific educational needs of such students within an FE setting is desirable but a proven enthusiasm for this area of work essential for this exciting opportunity.

The Additional Learning Support team provides a range of support for students with a wide range of learning difficulties or disabilities to enable them to access the educational opportunities offered by the College.

You must be able to work well within a team and cross college colleagues and have the aptitude to work independently, when required.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of students. Keeping accurate records is essential. A pro-active and resourceful, learner-focused approach is required as you will be involved in creating individual support strategies plans, working collaboratively with curriculum-based colleagues.

The closing date for applications is Friday 24th October 2025.

You\’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you\’ll be encouraged to upskill.

You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

If you have any question or queries, please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role, please contact us.

Added Extras

You\’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you\’ll be encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on site gym and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

Contact us

If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us.