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Learning Support Assistant Apprentice

South Staffordshire College · Rodbaston, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5PH

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Salary
£15,392 to £24,454.04 a year
Level
Advanced
Course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Closing date
17 Aug 2026
Start date
1 Sept 2026
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
37 hours
Working week
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm with 1-hour lunch - term time only
Positions
8

About the role

Are you passionate about making a positive difference to students’ learning and independence? South Staffordshire College is looking for caring, motivated, inclusive individuals, keen to complete their Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification to support our learners.

Skills required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • GCSE · English and Maths · GCSE Grades 9 - 4 or A* - C · Essential

Benefits

We care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support.  However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies.  

Things to consider

You will be required to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and must be committed to attending classes one day a week at Cannock Campus.

About South Staffordshire College

South Staffordshire College (SSC) is a supportive and inclusive further education provider where staff are encouraged to be ambitious, collaborative and learner‑focused. Guided by our values which are Supportive, Transparent, Ambitious, Respectful and Sustainable (STARS), the college fosters a culture built on trust, openness and continuous improvement.  

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Training provider

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE · Education and early years · Level 3

Vacancy reference: 2000046166 · Posted 4 Aug 2026