The Role
Provide classroom, one-to-one, and small-group support to students with special educational needs and disabilities. Facilitate independent learning, deliver individual study skills and group sessions, mentor students, manage groups, and act as a keyworker for students with high needs. Work as part of the Support for Learning team to help students achieve, progress, and remain engaged in their studies.
Summary Generated by Built In
The College is looking to appoint a permanent Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be part of the Support for Learning team that delivers effective support to students with SEND. The main purpose of the job role is to support and facilitate independent learning for students with additional needs. This support will be delivered to one or more students, in the classroom, and on a one-to-one or small group basis. Alongside this, the post holder will be a keyworker for a number of students with high needs.
Hours: 33.75hrs p/w, 39wks p/a (Term time only)
Contract: permanent
Salary: SCP 7, Scale Range 7–10, currently FTE £25,951-£27,733 pro rata (actual salary SCP 7 £20,302.88 p/a)
Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2026
Interview Date: Friday 2nd October 2026
Start Date: Monday 2nd November 2026
Hours: 33.75hrs p/w, 39wks p/a (Term time only)
Contract: permanent
Salary: SCP 7, Scale Range 7–10, currently FTE £25,951-£27,733 pro rata (actual salary SCP 7 £20,302.88 p/a)
Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2026
Interview Date: Friday 2nd October 2026
Start Date: Monday 2nd November 2026
Itchen College is a thriving Sixth Form College with a broad curriculum offer to meet the needs of the local community. The college is situated in pleasant surroundings to the east of Southampton with excellent local transport links. Ofsted inspected the college in September 2024, grading overall provision as Outstanding with Outstanding Quality of Education, Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes, Outstanding Leadership and Management, Outstanding Education Programmes for Young People and Outstanding Provision for Learners with High Needs.
The college is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional development. The college has an excellent in house CPD programme for all teaching and support staff including a dedicated programme for Early Career Teachers. The college also has close links with the Southampton Education Forum, the Wessex Group and the SFCA, including subject groups and CPD opportunities at all levels. The college offers a wide range of benefits for staff including free parking, an onsite nursery, occupational pension schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme and free use of the college gym.
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will play an active part in ensuring that the College’s outcomes for students are achieved; namely, that students are retained, that they achieve and progress. They will be part of the Learning Support team that delivers responsive and effective support to students with SEND.
To support and facilitate independent learning for students with SEND.
This support will be delivered to one or more students, in the classroom, and on a one-to-one or small group basis.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Experience of working with young people with SEND on a one to one or small group situation, in the classroom, in a school or college
Experience of delivering individual support sessions, group sessions and in class support
Experience of mentoring or tutoring individual students
Knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities
Knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities
Knowledge or a willingness to learn about safeguarding young people
Ability to relate to and support students with SEND
Ability to relate to and support students with SEND
Ability to motivate and manage groups of students
Ability to deliver one to one support, individual study skills programmes, group sessions and in class support to a variety of learners with SEND
Workplace Benefits
Values-driven culture - we’re really proud of our culture. We’re looking for someone who is as driven by our college values as we are!
Learning and Development - access to support and resources to drive your own development.
Free parking - free on-site parking, as well as good public transport links.
Eyecare Scheme
Cycle2Work Scheme
Free On-site Gym & Sports Facilities
Free Flu Jabs
Free Hot Drinks for Staff
Canteen - freshly prepared food with plenty of choice.
1 Life Event Day - to recognise life’s big moments like a wedding, graduation, moving house.
Staff Discount Schemes - discounts and deals on national attractions, entertainment, days out, theme parks, holiday insurance and many national retailers.
Employee Loyalty Celebration Reward Scheme - cash and rewards to acknowledge and celebrate staff commitment and loyalty to the College.
On-Site College Nursery with priority given to college staff
Access to College Library
Free College WiFi
Compassionate Leave - up to 5 days paid time off to attend to matters relating to the death or serious illness of a loved one.
Counselling Service - Access to qualified therapy-based support.
Pension Scheme - Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (eligibility criteria applies).
Occupational Sick Pay
Enhanced Family Leave
Learning and Development - access to support and resources to drive your own development.
Free parking - free on-site parking, as well as good public transport links.
Eyecare Scheme
Cycle2Work Scheme
Free On-site Gym & Sports Facilities
Free Flu Jabs
Free Hot Drinks for Staff
Canteen - freshly prepared food with plenty of choice.
1 Life Event Day - to recognise life’s big moments like a wedding, graduation, moving house.
Staff Discount Schemes - discounts and deals on national attractions, entertainment, days out, theme parks, holiday insurance and many national retailers.
Employee Loyalty Celebration Reward Scheme - cash and rewards to acknowledge and celebrate staff commitment and loyalty to the College.
On-Site College Nursery with priority given to college staff
Access to College Library
Free College WiFi
Compassionate Leave - up to 5 days paid time off to attend to matters relating to the death or serious illness of a loved one.
Counselling Service - Access to qualified therapy-based support.
Pension Scheme - Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (eligibility criteria applies).
Occupational Sick Pay
Enhanced Family Leave
About
We are a sixth form college based in Hampshire. We offer A-Levels and vocational courses across an extensive curriculum that will help you reach your full potential!Itchen Sixth Form College is a 110 year old state-inspected and state-funded college. We specialise in preparing 16-19 year olds for university study.
Skills Required
- Experience working with young people with SEND one-to-one or in small groups in a school or college
- Experience delivering individual support sessions, group sessions, and in-class support
- Experience mentoring or tutoring individual students
- Knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, safeguarding young people
- Ability to relate to and support students with SEND
- Ability to motivate and manage groups of students
- Ability to deliver one-to-one support, individual study skills programmes, group sessions, and in-class support to varied learners with SEND
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The Company
What We Do
Itchen Sixth Form College is a further education institution located in Bitterne, Southampton. We have a small community of 1400 students, ensuring that every student feels valued by our committed teaching and support staff. Itchen offers a wide range of qualifications, including A Levels and vocational. We also have three specialist academies: our highly successful Academy of Sport, our Creative Arts Academy and High Performance Academy. We also have an International department as well as qualifications for adult learners looking to improve their skills.
