Independence SSA

Learner Support Team

Independence Student Support Assistant

FTE: 0.810811 (37 hours per week 36 weeks per year )

Salary: from 21503.52 to 23335.95 (Pro Rata from 26521.00 to 28781.00 depending on qualifications and experience)

Closing date: 02/08/2026

Interviews will take place on: 19/08/2026

This is an exciting opportunity to work within BCoTs support team to deliver in class support across all college lessons to learners with EHCPs who have a variety of learning needs. You will work closely with the curriculum teams to ensure there is effective support. The successful candidate will constantly strive to produce outstanding learning at all times to ensure that all learners succeed in their chosen programmes.

We are particularly keen for people to apply who have skills/expertise and knowledge within:

• Maths and English
• Foundation learning programmes

Please note:

• Applicants must have current authorisation to work in the UK as we do not offer sponsorship on this role
• This role is employed by Basingstoke College of Technology Professional Services Limited - BPS are a subsidiary of BCoT

We have some amazing benefits on offer:

• Member of the Peoples Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Excellent Annual Leave Entitlements including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
• Discount on Major Retailers via BCoT App
• Free Onsite Parking
• Free On-site 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 well-respected 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.