Sldd Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: 27 June 2025

**Contract Term**:Permanent

**Location**:Newport, Isle of Wight

**Contract Type**:Part time

**Salary**:£24,828 pro-rata per annum, £12.21 per hour

**Industries**:Education**

**Closing Date**: 03/07/2025
**Location**: Isle of Wight College (Newport Campus)
**Salary**: £24,828 per annum pro-rata, £12.21 per hour
**Contract**: term-time only 36 weeks per year

Various hours available from 28 hours per week and sessional

Do you have the passion and commitment to help make a difference? Do you have a background in providing care and support to individuals with learning difficulties? This includes supporting learners with physical and/or learning disabilities, who are preparing for working life and independent living.

If so, we have a number of exciting opportunities for individuals to make a real difference to the learning experiences and life skills of our students.

Our role focuses on supporting the learning needs of learners with learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities, sensory or mobility disabilities who attend full and part-time at the IW College working as part of a team under the direction of Section Leaders, ALS Champion and the Head of ALS/FS.

If you possess the passion and commitment to motivate and enthuse your learners, helping them to develop their skills and independence, then we want to hear from you.

About you:
To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Level 2 Qualifications in English and Maths
- Level 2 Qualification in Support The Adult Learner or willingness to work towards
- Hold a First Aid Qualification or willingness to work towards
- Demonstrable working knowledge of provision of Personal Care Support

What we can offer:
Employees at the Isle of Wight College enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that enhances their work-life balance and wellbeing. Staff are entitled to 30 days of annual leave (pro rata and paid as part of salary) in addition to bank holidays, and benefit from a Christmas Shutdown Holiday Allowance. The college offers an excellent pension scheme under the Local Government Scheme, providing long-term financial security.

For those keen on environmental sustainability and fitness, there’s a Cycle to Work Scheme. Employees also enjoy Wightlink discounts for travel, discounted treatments in the Hair and Beauty departments, and free access to the on-site gym. Convenience is provided with free onsite parking, and the campus boasts an on-site Starbucks & Restaurant for all your refreshment needs.

Health and wellbeing are taken seriously, with an Eye Care Scheme for Display Screen Equipment users, access to the Public Benefit Scheme (Kaarp), and additional Maternity/Adoption and Sickness Benefit Schemes. The college also provides Free Counselling and Wellbeing Support, ensuring employees have access to mental health resources.

Professional growth is encouraged through CPD days, offering opportunities for mentorship and coaching, including staff development days. The college also promotes a healthy work environment with Well-being days & activities, ensuring that staff wellbeing is a priority.

How to apply:
**We are looking to hold interviews on Wednesday 9**th** July 2025 and Thursday 10**th** July 2025 and these will be held in person, at Isle of Wight College, Newport Campus.**

**These positions will not be starting until the new academic year, with a view to start week commencing 1**st** September 2025. However, please bear in mind that your onboarding will be happening throughout the summer, therefore please can you make sure you have all your reference details up to date in case you are successful.**

The Isle of Wight College is a Disability Confidential Employer.