Job Title: Learning Assistants

Salary: £18,433-£19,045, 38-weeks term time only

Contract: Full Time/Part Time/Zero-hour contract, Permanent

Location: Opportunities available across all City of Bristol College campuses

Learning Assistants Jobs Fair: If you would like to find out more about these opportunities before applying, please come along to our Learning Assistants Jobs Fair from 10am–2pm on Thursday 3rd August 2023 at College Green Centre, St George’s Road, Bristol, BS1 5UA. Please register your attendance here: Jobs Fair - Learning Assistants at City of Bristol College Tickets, Thu 3 Aug 2023 at 10:00 | Eventbrite.

About the role:

There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at City of Bristol College, a rapidly improving college, judged “Good” by Ofsted in January 2023. With recent investment in our already outstanding teaching facilities the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students. We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and proactive Learning Assistants to join our team. We have several Learning Assistant positions available across all of our college campuses, with part-time and full-time roles available (up to 37 hours per week). 

Successful candidates will be committed to and passionate about delivering an effective, high quality additional learning support service. Knowledge of Additional Support services, including Education, Health and Care plans is positively received, although a commitment to personal and professional learning is most important, so do apply if you are yet to learn about this fully. You will join a committed team, who work closely with students and other college staff, to reduce barriers to learning and increase opportunities towards improved outcomes.

College Green (BS1)

College Green Centre is in the heart of the city. At College Green Centre, we teach A-Levels as well as technical/vocational qualifications and apprenticeships. Learning Assistants, supporting students at this site, will be in their element working in a busied and varied environment. Support needs of students are variable but some experience of working with people with mental health difficulties, specific learning difficulties and some physical disabilities may be an advantage here. Some personal care may be required.

Ashley Down (BS7)

Ashley Down is a vibrant place to learn, located on Gloucester Road, Bristol. With a strong focus on independent life skills, employability practice and sensory learning, as well as ESOL, Learning Assistants at this centre will require a strong awareness of complex needs, including personal care. Learning Assistants enjoy the benefits of going out into the community.

South Bristol Skills Academy (BS14)

South Bristol Skills Academy (SBSA) is located in the South of Bristol City. Being our lead centre for skills-based learning it offers a vast range of vocational courses with some apprenticeship delivery. No two days are ever the same here, supporting students accessing sensory level courses right through to Level 3 so a flexible approach to supporting students is welcome here. Some personal care may be required. Roles within this centre may suit those with a background in Youth work.

Parkway (BS34)

The Advanced Engineering Site is based at Parkway, Bristol and delivers specialist engineering, aeronautical, manufacturing and automotive courses. Supporting students at this centre may require some class-based learning as well as learning in a workshop environment, as well as supporting apprentices.

What we offer:

• A generous holiday entitlement of 26 holiday days (plus bank holidays and 10 closure days)
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 16.1 %
• Great discounts on hair and beauty treatments offered on site
• Family-friendly policies including flexible working, compassionate leave, maternity, paternity and adoption leave, parental leave and job share
• Excellent facilities including study centres, City Salon, multi-faith prayer rooms, bike storage, City Restaurant (situated at College Green and at SBSA), refectories
• Cycle to work scheme
• A variety of online shopping discounts and offers and cash health plan
• Plus, a supportive package to ensure continuous professional development.

Please see our Staff Benefits Booklet for more information.

Please see our Job Description, Person Specification, Conditions of Service and Applicant information for more information.  

Closing date: Thursday 10th August 2023

Interview date: 16th, 17th, and 18th August 2023