Student Support Assistant

Student Support Assistant

Salary 21200.27 for termtime only 36 weeks 37 hours per week) prorata for fewer hours or weeks

Full and parttime Term Time positions available for 32 or 36 weeks

Start time: between 8.30am and 9.30am

End time: between 3.30am and 5.00pm

Minimum 15 hours per week

Choice of days to work

Closing date: 11/05/2025

Shortlisting: 14/05/2025

Interviews will take place from: 19/05/2025 & 20/05/2025

Due to rising demand we have a number of positions available for dedicated and supportive individuals to join our highperforming Learner Support Team at BCoT.

The team provide inclass support to students with Education and Health Care Plans who require extra assistance to help them achieve their learning aims. This support is often provided on a 1:1 basis but sometimes it can be on a 1:2 or 1:3 basis depending on need. The students have a range of learning difficulties disabilities and differences so you will need to be adaptable in your approach to ensure that the support you provide is effective. The majority of students are aged 1619 but there are some older students also requiring support.

We are able to be flexible with the working day within the times set out above. A fulltime position is 8.30am to 5.00pm five days a week for either 36 or 32 academic weeks of the year.

You do not require any formal qualifications for this role but GCSE maths and English passes at Grade C/ 4 or above are needed. What is essential is that you have a passion and commitment to help some of our most disadvantaged students to succeed. Full training will be provided

If you are interested in this role but cannot commit to the hours and times outlined above we do also have hourly paid sessional posts available. Please advise on your application if this your preference.

Should you be shortlisted for the role you will be invited in to shadow. This is a great opportunity to get an understanding of the role and ask any questions you may have.

We have some amazing benefits on offer:

• Member of the peoples pension
• Excellent Annual Leave Entitlements including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
• Discount on Major Retailers via BCoT App
• Free Onsite Parking
• Free Onsite Gym
• Nursery Restaurants Barbering & Hair & Beauty Discounts
• Season Ticket Loans (restrictions apply)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (restrictions apply)
• Opportunity to complete professional qualifications relevant to your position at no additional cost (restrictions apply)

Wellbeing:

• Wellbeing Day
• Summer Staff Barbeque
• Christmas Staff Luncheon
• 24 hour access to EAP
• Free Annual Flu Jab

About Us!

Basingstoke College of Technology is a leading and wellrespected further education college situated in North Hampshire easily accessible and with excellent transport links to surrounding areas. We provide a wide range of technical training courses have an extensive apprenticeship programme and an increasing portfolio of Higher Education courses.

BCoT is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

The college is rated Good by Ofsted with Outstanding features has continued to improve since its last inspection and has maintained outstanding financial health for many years.

Safeguarding Statement

BCoT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure (payable by BCoT) as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are spent unless they are protected under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.