Salary: £24,714.00 - £24,811.00 pro rata
Contract Type: Various hours available up to 30 hours per week, 34 weeks per year.
Location: Paignton, Devon
As this is a term-time-only position, the successful candidate will commence employment on 14 September 2026.
Scope and responsibilities:
Help students belong, achieve and thrive at South Devon College
Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives?
Do you believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, no matter their starting point?
At South Devon College, we’re looking for a caring, proactive and inspiring Learning Support Worker to join our supportive SEND team and help our students with High Needs unlock their full potential.
About the Role
This isn’t just a support role, it’s a chance to change lives.
You’ll work closely with students who need additional support to access learning, build confidence, and achieve their goals. Whether you’re helping in the classroom, providing one-to-one support, or celebrating those “lightbulb moments”, you’ll play a vital role in helping students feel they truly belong.
This role reflects the growing importance of inclusive education, ensuring all students, including the most vulnerable, can learn, participate, and thrive.
What You’ll Be Doing
No two days are the same, but you’ll be:
- Supporting students in lessons to access the curriculum and achieve their study programme
- Helping develop Maths, English, academic and practical skills
- Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning
- Supporting small group work and preparing learning resources
- Building strong, positive relationships that empower students
- Monitoring attendance, progress and wellbeing
- Using person-centred approaches to promote independence
- Applying evidence-informed support strategies (modelling, prompting, scaffolding)
- Contributing to reviews and working with SENDCOs, tutors and support teams
- Supporting exam access arrangements and invigilating where required
- Providing flexible support across curriculum areas, campuses and key college events
What Makes This Role Special
- You’ll support students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- You’ll be part of a college that truly values inclusion, respect and aspiration
- You’ll help students progress into meaningful destinations aligned to their goals
- You’ll continually develop your skills through training and professional development
The Impact You’ll Have
Your work will help students:
- Feel confident and included
- Develop independence and life skills
- Achieve their qualifications
- Build brighter futures
For some students, your support will be the key to accessing education at all.
This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to transform futures. If you’re ready to empower students to succeed…
Apply now and start making an impact from day one.
Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata of fractional) including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
- 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);
- 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served;
- Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
- Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
- Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%;
- Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
- Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
- Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
- On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
- Employee Assistance Programmes;
- Access to Blue Light Card membership;
- Discounted travel schemes.
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 19 July 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 28 & Wednesday 29 July 2026
Having read the job description, should you have any questions relating to the role prior to applying, please contact Alex via email at [email protected]
To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.
Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.
This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.
Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
Working at South Devon College, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities.
We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.
