Lead Student Support Assistant

Lead SSA

Student Experience Department

Salary: 24892.70 for term-time only (Pro rata from 30701.00 per annum)

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

Closing Date: 18/10/2026

Interviews will take place on: 23/10/2026

About the Role:

You will be delivering inclusive responsive and innovative support across the college - specifically within the English/Maths department Curriculum areas or Foundation Learning department. You will work closely with tutors to ensure that support is effective. You will constantly strive to produce outstanding teaching and learning at all times to ensure that all learners succeed in their chosen programmes.

You will have management responsibility for a number of Student Support Assistants this will involve completely their performance related reviews twice a year planning new staff inductions mentoring staff and ensuring they are working towards their targets.

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.

Basingstoke College of Technology is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults. The postholder is expected to share this commitment adhere to all College safeguarding and child protection policies complete mandatory training and report any concerns promptly.

Extent of Contact with Students: High. This role involves direct frequent and regular contact with students including regulated activity and unsupervised support.

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.