Learning Support Assistant

• Company: Plumpton College
• Closing Date: 08-01-2026
• Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
• Salary: up to £28,039 pro rata for hours worked
• Hours: 15 per week (Tuesday and Friday)
• Contact Email: recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk

Description

Are you committed to helping young people thrive? We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our Inclusive Learning team and play a vital role in supporting students to achieve their potential. 

In this rewarding position, you’ll work closely with individual learners and small groups, offering tailored support that promotes confidence, independence, and meaningful progress. Your contribution will help ensure every student enjoys an exceptional learning experience throughout their college journey. 

About the Role 

You will: 

• Provide high-quality support to learners with a range of needs, including SEND and SEMH. 

• Implement and contribute to learning plans that enable students to access the curriculum effectively. 

• Build positive, respectful working relationships that empower students to stay motivated and engaged. 

• Support classroom delivery, help reinforce learning, and assist students with reading, writing, and assessment activities. 

• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to plan, review, and enhance learners’ experience. 

• Promote independence, advocate for student voice, and help remove barriers to learning. 

This is an active, student-facing role where every day brings new opportunities to make a measurable difference. 

What We’re Looking For 

You will bring: 

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs and/or challenging behaviour. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive rapport. 

• Solid literacy, numeracy, and IT skills (minimum Level 2). 

• Experience working with learners with SEND. 

• A caring, resilient, student-centred approach, aligned with our college values. 

• A willingness to undertake relevant training, including a Level 2 qualification if not already held. 

Desirable: Learning Support or similar qualification, and experience in pastoral, welfare, or safeguarding support. 

Why Join Us? 

At Plumpton College, we take pride in being: 

• Ambitious and progressive in everything we do. 

• Professional, enterprising, and supportive across all teams. 

• Passionate about providing the best possible experience for our students. 

We are committed to your professional development and will support you with ongoing CPD to help you grow in your role. 

Working at Plumpton College  

We are proud to offer a competitive salary and a wide range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including eligibility for TOTUM and Blue Light cards, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, a cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.  

Our commitment to inclusivity is demonstrated through our status as a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge. New colleagues benefit from a structured induction, a supportive six-month probationary period, and access to a strong coaching culture, underpinned by in-house Level 5 trained coaches.  

Regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees, and annual social events further enhance our sense of community.  

We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications, so early submission is encouraged.  

Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.  

Plumpton College is committed to promoting equal opportunities, eliminating discrimination, and safeguarding the welfare of learners. All staff are expected to share this commitment. 

Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check in line with safeguarding requirements.