SGS Create Learning Support Assistant

Role Information:
Reference: REQ001511
Location: Stroud Campus
FTE Salary: £25,287.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Actual Salary: £21,944.21
Contract Type: Fixed Tem Contract until 31st July 2027, Term Time Only
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

SGS Create provides a specialised, school-like environment within a college setting, offering a nurturing and inclusive space for students who have found mainstream education challenging. Many of our learners are neurodiverse, have experienced prolonged disengagement, or are seeking a more personalised and flexible approach to learning. Our balanced curriculum includes core academic GCSEs-such as English Language, Maths, and Double Science-alongside vocational pathways tailored to student interests, all supported by small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio.

As with all teaching roles, this position is both challenging and incredibly rewarding. You'll be part of a values-led, collaborative team who recognise that mainstream education does not work for all learners. SGS Create has developed a highly supportive and responsive provision that removes many of the barriers faced by some of the most marginalised students, creating the conditions for them to thrive. Now entering its third year, SGS Create continues to grow and evolve. Our small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios, and personalised approach to education have made a tangible difference to learners and their families. Recent audits from external and internal evaluators have praised the provision for its strong leadership, inclusive ethos, excellent safeguarding practices, and transformative impact on student confidence and engagement.

Financial Rewards and Benefits:

Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners' lives
Competitive Pension Scheme
Generous Annual leave entitlement - 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years' service (Full-Time Equivalent).
Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
Access to 'My Lifestyle' discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Free Annual Eye test
All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspiring Learning Support Assistant to join SGS Create, a dynamic provision for 14-16-year-olds based at SGS College's Stroud Campus.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in enabling young people with additional needs to access learning, achieve their goals, and develop independence. You will work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to provide high-quality in-class and out-of-class support - both one-to-one and in small groups - for learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or other identified needs.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Supporting learners across curriculum and vocational sessions to achieve their EHCP outcomes and qualifications
Promoting inclusion, independence, and emotional wellbeing
Maintaining accurate records of support provided
Contributing to learner reviews, planning meetings, and transition support
Upholding safeguarding, equality, and health and safety standards in all aspects of your work
Supporting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement with learning, using consistent relational and trauma-informed approaches.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

Supporting learners across curriculum and vocational sessions to achieve their EHCP outcomes and qualifications
Promoting inclusion, independence, and emotional wellbeing
Maintaining accurate records of support provided
Contributing to learner reviews, planning meetings, and transition support
Upholding safeguarding, equality, and health and safety standards in all aspects of your work
Supporting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement with learning, using consistent relational and trauma-informed approaches.

Please apply online by: Monday 14th September

Expected Interview Date: Monday 21st September

We strongly encourage all prospective candidates to visit the provision, meet the team, and take a tour with the Headteacher. Upon request, we are also happy to share a detailed provision overview and our universal offer document to give a fuller understanding of the SGS Create approach. If you have any queries please contact [email protected]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.

Fixed Tem Contract until 31st July 2027, Term Time Only jobs

Learning Support Assistant