Shipley College - Great people, great place!
Hours: 21 hours per week, Term Time Only (36 weeks a year) - various posts available
Salary: Actual Salary £11,248 per annum for 21 hours (Actual Salary £24,523 per annum for 37 hours FTE)
Closing Date: Monday 27th July 2026 at 9am (We may close this advert early in sufficient applications have been received)
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: 2nd September 2026 (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks)
Shipley College is seeking to appoint enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistants to support students who have Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability (SEND). LSA’s play a valuable role in the Learning Support Team and work one to one, or in small groups, with students who need support in order for them to access and achieve their chosen course. Situated in Saltaire, Shipley College is committed to high standards and offers a happy, caring environment where both staff and students are encouraged to do their best.
Benefits we offer include:
- Term time only working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Professional Development opportunities
- Access to a free gym on site
- Reduced cost train and bus travel*
- Access to free onsite car parks
- Shopping discounts with discount app
- *qualifying period applies
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working with people with SEND/EHCPs
- Holds a level 2 (GCSE equivalent) in English Maths or a Statement of Comparability confirming equivalency
- Is willing to work towards a Level 3 SEND qualification
- Has strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students
- Is good at problem solving
- Has the ability to work well within a team and contribute to inclusive culture.
- Ability to actively engage in a physically demanding role from classroom activities to outdoor break supervision.
How to Apply: Application forms can be obtained from www.shipley.ac.uk. Completed applications should be submitted to [email protected]
Employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks including DBS, references, online checks and right to work. Shipley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The College is actively committed to a policy of equality of opportunity for all through education and therefore encourages applications from all regardless of age, disability, economic status, gender, race, religion and beliefs or sexual orientation.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11,248.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
