Learning Support Assistant
Date of advert
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Work Type
Part Year - 38 working weeks per year
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Type
Full Time - 37 hours per week
Department
Foundation Learning
Location
Moulton
Salary
£13.56 per hour (pro rata to the full time equivalent of £26,089.00 per annum) £13.56 per hour (pro rata to the full time equivalent of £26,089.00 per annum) plus an additional uplift for holiday accrual
Closing date: Friday 20 November 2026 9:00am
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant with a kind and caring nature to guide our students through their vocational studies. If you enjoy baking bread, grooming a horse or building a brick wall then working at Moulton College may be the career path for you. Through supporting our students as they develop skills in academic and practical lessons you will receive huge Job satisfaction and work in a role where the classroom is predominantly outdoors. You can enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the campus while you work.
Applications are reviewed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.
Your Duties
You will:
- Work with highly skilled tutors in various courses such as Foundation Learning. Construction and Animal Welfare.
- Support students with their educational needs to ensure they succeed and reach their full potential in their chosen course.
- Guide and offer support to students during their learning at the College.
At Moulton College our primary focus is making sure all our students become the best independent learners they can be. As a valued member of the Foundation Learning Team, you can make a real difference to the outcomes of the students we support.
For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Candidates will need a good standard of education, including GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent), and be enthusiastic and positive about supporting young people to fulfil their potential.
For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
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How to Apply
Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.
To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located on the College website at https://www.moulton.ac.uk/work-for-us. Alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.
CV’s will not be considered.
Moulton College is currently proposing to merge with Northampton College, with the merger expected to take effect from 1 January 2027, subject to the necessary approvals. Should the merger proceed as planned, appointments with a start date on or after 1 January 2027 will be made on the terms and conditions of the Northampton & Moulton Colleges Group, including salary and associated benefits. These terms will reflect the current terms and conditions applied by Northampton College.
Any implications of the proposed merger for this role will be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
For further information about the proposed merger, please click the following link to view the public consultation document
Proposed Merger between Moulton College and Northampton College | Moulton College
