Learning Support Assistant
Plumpton CollegeLewes, South East
Overview
This is a education role (full time, part time) with Plumpton College based in Lewes. The advertised salary is Up to £28,039 per annum (pro rata TTO). Applications close on 21 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Due to an increase in student numbers we are looking to recruit Learning Support Assistants. In this critical role, you will form an integral part of our growing Inclusive Learning and Development team, providing support to our students. We have full time and part time hours available, please specify on your application which one/hours you are interested in.
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.
How this role compares
There are 1,678 school roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 203 of them in South East.
You have 22 days left to apply. School adverts we hold typically run for around 18 days, so this is a longer window than usual.
Plumpton College has 14 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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