Salary: £18,433 - £19,045 pro rata for 38-week year 

Contract: Full Time/Part Time/variable working hours/Zero-hour contracts

Location: Across all College Campuses

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 an exciting new opportunity for enthusiastic and proactive Learning Assistants to join our team.

College Green

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

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 (SBSA)

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

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

Please see our Staff Benefits Booklet for more information.

About the role:

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. 

About us:

At City of Bristol College, we have one goal: to help our students succeed. We offer the widest range of academic and vocational qualifications in the area, with more than 1,000 courses available from entry to degree level.  We provide education and training to approximately 12,000 students each year. The College is made up of five centres across Bristol and each centre offers excellent, well-equipped, purpose-built facilities. In addition, we have a wide range of community partners allowing us to offer courses in venues across the city. More information about the College can be found on our website. 

 We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed.  We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

City of Bristol College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The search of the online presence will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website. 

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

Closing date: 17th September 2023

Interview date: Friday 22nd Septemb