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Student Support Assistant- College

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Sector

Education

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Job Type

Contract

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Salary Range

Unspecified

Description

Hours: 30 per week, term time only (38 weeks)
Reports to: Inclusion Manager
Location: Isleworth, with some work at Feltham

The Student Support Assistant plays a key role in helping learners with additional needs succeed in the classroom and beyond. Working under the Inclusion Manager, they provide one-to-one and small group support, encourage independence, and promote positive behaviour. The role may also involve supporting students with challenging behaviour, pastoral care, and accompanying groups on trips or events.

Key Responsibilities:

Support students in lessons across a range of subjects and levels

Encourage participation, independence, and positive interaction with others

Keep records of progress, attendance, and support given

Reinforce learning and provide mentoring where required

Supervise students outside of lessons when necessary

Contribute to planning, adapted resources, and target-setting

Support students with employability and confidence-building

Person Requirements:

Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to achieve)

Relevant support qualification or willingness to train

IT skills (Word, Outlook, internet)

Experience supporting young people with additional needs or disabilities

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Understanding of safeguarding, equality, and inclusion

Willingness to undertake training and development

The organisation values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student and staff member is respected and supported to achieve their potential.