Learning Support Assistant – x4 vacancies

Role: Learning Support Assistant – x4 vacancies

Location: Tresham College – Kettering and Corby Campuses

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £23,557 and £25,849 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: Various hours – 37 weeks a year

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time

About the role:

We are currently seeking 4 Learning Support Assistants to join our Additional Support department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Learner Support & Inclusion – Provide one-to-one and group support for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, enabling access to the curriculum and promoting independence in college and the wider community.
• Curriculum & Classroom Support – Assist with lesson delivery, maintain learning environments, support ILP development, and help tutors with administrative tasks and in-class cover when needed.
• Personal & Physical Care – Deliver personal care, administer medication (with training), and provide physical support to students as required, ensuring dignity and safety at all times.
• Collaboration & Communication – Attend meetings, maintain accurate records, liaise with staff to meet learner needs, and contribute to college events such as open days and inductions.
• Safeguarding & Compliance – Uphold safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and data protection standards, while actively engaging in training and development aligned with college policies.

About you:

• Qualifications & Knowledge – Holds or is working towards a Level 2 Learner Support Certificate, with Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, and a working understanding of post-16 learner support.
• Experience & Skills – Experienced in supporting students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in educational or care settings, with strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Communication & Teamwork – Communicates effectively in person, writing, and by phone; works well independently and as part of a team, respecting others’ expertise and contributing positively to a supportive environment.
• Adaptability & Care – Demonstrates flexibility, a positive attitude, and the ability to support learners’ mobility and personal care needs, while maintaining accurate records and managing sensitive data confidentially.
• Commitment & Safeguarding – Committed to safeguarding, equality, and the values of The Bedford College Group, with a clear understanding of professional boundaries and willingness to work across sites and varied hours.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisationalVISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group’s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

Documents

TBCG Ex-Offenders Policy.pdf

LSA JD 2024 (2).doc