Learning Support Assistant

Company: Plumpton College
Closing Date: 08-06-2025
Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
Salary: up to £27,223 FTE Pro-Rata for Part-Time
Hours: qaz

Description

Inspire Progress. Empower Potential. Make a Difference.

This role will start in August 2025.

At Plumpton College, we’re passionate about transforming lives through education. As a land and environment specialist college, we provide a unique learning environment where every student is supported to thrive. We’re now seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our Inclusive Learning and Development team – someone who shares our commitment to inclusion, independence, and positive student outcomes.

About the Role
As an LSA, you’ll play a vital part in the daily learning journey of our students, supporting individuals or small groups to develop their confidence, independence, and academic progress. You'll provide tailored support in lessons, private study, and exams – always working to ensure each learner receives the opportunity to achieve on equal terms with their peers.

Whether helping students develop their understanding, encouraging independent learning, or liaising with tutors to support lesson planning, your contribution will be instrumental in shaping student success and wellbeing.

What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and proactive individuals who:

Have experience supporting young people, particularly those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Are excellent communicators, both written and verbal.

Have strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for supporting learner development.

Hold (or are willing to work towards) a Level 2 qualification in literacy, numeracy, and learning support.

Desirable skills include:

Experience in welfare, pastoral, or safeguarding support.

A relevant qualification in learning support or a similar field.

Why Join Us?

At Plumpton College, we are:

Ambitious & Progressive – Driving continuous improvement in everything we do.

Enterprising – Encouraging innovation and fresh thinking.

Professional – Upholding high standards for ourselves and our learners.

Passionate – Committed to student success and a love of our land-based specialism.

Supportive – Creating an inclusive, respectful, and nurturing environment.

We offer:

A competitive salary

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Comprehensive CPD

We have signed the Menopause Pledge to support employees

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer

A supported 6-month probationary period with a structured induction process

A coaching culture with L5 trained coaches in-house

TOTUM card for high street discounts and eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card

Regular networking events to facilitate support and collaboration focussed on menopause, LGBTQ+, men’s health, and bereavement

Well attended EDI and Sustainability committees making positive changes

Employee Assistance Programme

Free cake and a hot drink on your birthday

Staff social events at Christmas and in the summer

Free onsite parking

Discounted Plumpton wine

Discounts on Plumpton courses

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Free use of the onsite gym.

Be Part of Something Bigger

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and become part of a forward-thinking college community dedicated to empowering the next generation.