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Hereford Sixth Form College has over 2000 full-time 16-19 students and an excellent reputation for its results and extra-curricular provision. Rated Ofsted outstanding in 2007 and again in 2023, the College consistently achieves one of the highest Advanced Level points scores per entry of over 100 SFC’s nationally and has outstanding value added results as measured by both the ALIS and ALPS systems.
The Heart of Mercia Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), formed on 1 April 2019, delivers education in the West Midlands; Hereford Sixth Form College is a part of this Trust. The MAT has an annual budget of £50m and serves the needs of 8,500 students across the region.
We are currently recruiting for:
Learning Support Assistant
Part Time: 32 hours per week, Term Time Only
Salary: £16,485 (Full Time Equivalent: £22,736)
Fixed Term to 31st August 2026
The Learning Support Department currently has a team of dedicated professionals including 3 assessors, a Special Mentor (Autism), and several Learning Support Assistants. Together we provide assessment, mentoring and classroom support across the College.
We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to join the department as a Learning Support Assistant, providing in class support for named students.
You should:
- Have good organisational skills
- Have the ability to communicate effectively with students and be sympathetic to the needs of students
- Enjoy working with 16-18 year olds
- Have excellent communication skills
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Promote independent learning skills
- Have experience of working at secondary school level or above
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package including:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free refreshments and parking
- Staff CPD and Wellbeing events
- The opportunity to further your professional development in a supportive and friendly environment
- Staff wellbeing support including a free and confidential information, support and counselling service
- Staff Active Programme, use of sports facilities and discounted gym membership
- Free use of library resources including books and DVDs
- A free ticket to student performances at the College
Closing date: Wednesday 18th June 2025
Interview Date: Monday 23rd June 2025
Support Staff Application Form
LSA Job Description & Person Specification
All applications must be made on either the College’s application form or the MAT's application form. Each role will specify which application form to use. Completed application forms should be sent to Katie Evans, HR Officer via email recruitment@hereford.ac.uk
Please note we do not accept CVs.
The closing dates are given as a guide. We reserve the right to close vacancies at any time. If you do not hear from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
We may choose to appoint before the official deadline and candidates may be called for interview sooner.
Hereford Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. The College also celebrates diversity and aims to recruit a diverse range of staff.
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Privacy Notice for Job Applicants
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2023-2024 & Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023-24
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023
Code of Conduct for Staff Policy and Procedure
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy including Disability Disclosure and Confidentiality 2023-24