Learning Support Assistants

Learning Support Assistants

Pembrokeshire College

Working closely with lecturers and tutors, you'll help enhance the Post‑16 learning experience and support learners in achieving their goals. Full and part‑time term‑time roles are available (6 hours per day), based either at the main campus or offsite centres such as Withybush or Folly Farm.

Are you passionate about supporting others, especially those with learning difficulties or life challenges? Are you empathetic, patient, professional and committed to high standards and learner aspirations? If so, we'd love you to join our growing team of Learning Support Assistants.

Salary Details:
BS14 (currently £25,878 pro rata)

Commencing salaries will be assessed in accordance with the College's starting salaries matrix.

Hours of work: We have the following opportunities available;

• Full time – 30 hours per week (worked over 5 days per week)
• Part‑time – less than 30 hours per week (for those interested in fewer hours)

The working pattern is 9.00 am – 4.00 pm and will be worked over 36 weeks per year (the College's term‑time weeks from September to June).

You will be required to undertake an additional 45 hours, outside of your usual working pattern, over the academic year to undertake duties that will help you develop in your role. This may include attendance at team meetings, CPD activities or upskilling and administration duties.

Contract Type: Permanent and Fixed Term positions available.

Annualised hours contracts are paid in equal amounts of 12 months (September to August) and the appropriate element of payment for accrued annual leave for the duration of the contract will be incorporated into the calculation. Please note, this is subject to the date of commencement.

• Minimum GCSE Grade A–C or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Manual Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain one during employment).
• Desirable to hold a full First Aid certificate upon commencement.

• Previous experience of supporting individuals with a range of Additional Learning Needs, Learning Difficulties or Disabilities.
• Experience of working with the public and with young people, and ideally awareness of the Post 16 sector.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is essential to the role.

You will receive full training and induction into the role and ongoing relevant continuous professional development throughout your period of employment.

If you are interested in this challenging but rewarding role, working with learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, this offers a flexible opportunity working in a range of settings across the College's diverse curriculum. As a member of this team, you will have access to the latest technologies and training in order to offer high‑quality support.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 22nd March 2026