Learning Support Assistant - CORE


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	£16,171.84 - £16,715.16
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Worcester, B98 8DW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Learning Support Assistant – CORE Department 30 Hours x 36 Weeks Salary: Actual Salary: £16,171.84 - £16,715.16 based on 30 Hours x 36 Weeks. Starting salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications. Location: Worcester CampusJoin us as a Learning Support Assistant at Heart of Worcestershire CollegeWe are looking for someone who’s ambitious, driven, and enthusiastic to join our CORE team.

This is your chance to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and take on exciting challenges in a vibrant, forward thinking environment.Heart of Worcestershire College is recognised for nurturing the brilliance of every student and we are proud to be a college that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Our latest Ofsted report highlights our continued commitment to delivering high-quality education, outstanding support for learners and meaningful partnerships with employers and the wider community. HoW college has also been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 reflecting our commitment to building a positive workplace culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.You’ll be mainly based at our Worcester campus, but flexibility to travel across sites is essential.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:For the full breakdown, check out the Key Roles and Accountabilities in the Job Description.You will support in many aspects, to name a few: • Provide tailored one-to-one and group learning support for learners with additional needs, helping them engage, achieve their goals, and progress successfully.• Support learners with a range of specialist needs, including autism, mental health conditions, learning difficulties, and behavioural or emotional challenges within both specialist and mainstream settings.• Work collaboratively with lecturers and support staff to assess needs, plan effective interventions, monitor progress, and contribute to individual learning targets and Personal Learning Plans.• Maintain accurate records, evaluate the impact of support activities, and promote learner attendance, engagement, independence, and achievement, including Functional Skills.• Ensure all support is delivered in line with safeguarding, Prevent, equality and diversity, health and safety requirements, while providing personal care support where required.• You will assist students in the classroom with understanding the activities set by the tutor. As well as supporting with spelling, punctuation, and mathematics.WHO WE AREHeart of Worcestershire College is the county’s largest and most diverse FE provider, offering academic, vocational, and community courses across multiple campuses. In 2026 the college achieved a strong standard or expected standard across all areas from Ofsted. We are also delighted to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. This accolade reflects the culture we have worked hard to build across the College. Our values — diversity, integrity, partnership and trust — power everything we do and shape the experience we give our learners. We’re also on a mission to be 90% green by 2030 — and we’d love you to be part of that journey.If you’re ready to innovate, inspire and progress, you’ll feel right at home here.Your growth is our growth.WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HEREA career at HoW offers much more than a monthly pay slip. We invest in our people and make sure they feel supported, valued, and ready to shine.Here’s what you can look forward to:• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme• Regular CPD and opportunities to gain new qualifications• Generous holiday allowance• Agile and flexible working options (role dependent)• A great benefits package with high street and travel discounts• Clear progression routes• A mentor to help you settle in and succeed• Cycle to Work Scheme• Free onsite parking (at selected campuses)• Opportunities to give back through community and charity projectsWE HIRE PEOPLE.We value individuality. Everyone at HoW brings their own story, background, identity and strengths — and together, we’re stronger for it.We’re committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer and expect all colleagues to share our dedication to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.NEED TO KNOWAll successful candidates will need to complete and pay for a DBS check, plus required online verification checks. Please note: HoW College reserves the right to extend the advertising period for this vacancy or close the vacancy early in line with volume of applicants. We would therefore advise interested candidates to apply promptly.Closing date: 2nd November 2026Interview date: TBCTo apply or for further infromation on the role, please visit out HOW college website.If you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, it is worth noting there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, this will include the role profile.

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