Learning Support Assistant Apprentice
South Staffordshire College · Rodbaston, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5PH
- 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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SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE · Education and early years · Level 3
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