Learning Support Assistant

Company: Plumpton College
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Location: Lewes
Job Description:

  • Salary: Up to £28,796 per annum (pro rata TTO)
  • Hours: Full Time and Part Time hours available
  • Contact Email: recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk

Description

The role is made of up of 2 days a week on a permanent contract, and 3 days a week on a fixed-term contract until the end of this academic year (21/6/27). There is a likelihood that there will be an opportunity for additional permanent hours after this time, although this will be determined by business need, so cannot be guaranteed. Please specify on your application which hours you are interested in.

Due to an increase in student numbers we are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant. In this critical role, you will form an integral part of our growing Inclusive Learning and Developmentteam, providing support to our students.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide holistic assistance for students with SpLD supporting their personal, social and emotional needs alongside their learning and progression needs. The role will also involve supporting students in accessing welfare services. You will play a key role in helping students to successfully complete and achieve in their learning. The ideal candidate will be a professional, hardworking and confident team player with experience of working with students with SEND.

Plumpton College has been on an upward trajectory in quality, growth, profile and financial sustainability for the last four years, and we’ve developed a national reputation for our progressive approach. We achieve and maintain consistently impressive student outcomes, offer a broad, innovative curriculum and our student numbers have increased. We also have a perfect natural environment and outstanding facilities.

As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including:

  • membership of the Local Government pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • free onsite parking
  • discounted Plumpton wine
  • staff discounts on Plumpton courses
  • free eye tests
  • cycle to work scheme
  • free use of the onsite gym

We offer comprehensive CPD opportunities to all our staff.

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.

Plumpton College, Human Resources, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Nr. Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE

Telephone: 01273 892036

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Posted: September 21st, 2026