Learning Support Assistant (Taunton College)
Closing in 13 days (1 February 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £13.18 per hour
Employer: University Centre Somerset College Group
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 1 February 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Job Category/type – Permanent, term time only
Hours: (3 days per week, term time only)
Location: Taunton College
What will I be doing?
CS College Group is a nationally recognized leader in inclusive education, recently awarded the prestigious RCU Beacon Award for Support for Students (2023/24). This accolade reflects the department’s commitment to inclusive education and its innovative, student-centred approach. As part of a college rated Outstanding by Ofsted—including a specific Outstanding judgement for High Needs provision in the November 2024 inspection.
The Additional Learning Support area is responsible for providing additional learning support across the College to full and part-time learners and supports approximately 1000 students on courses of all levels. Our aim at Bridgwater & Taunton College is for all students with additional support needs to have equal access to the curriculum and work towards meeting their full potential with our support. These may have a range of learning difficulties/disabilities which include specific learning difficulties, autistic spectrum, ADHD/ADD Visual Impairment, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Social, Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties, Physical Disabilities, and mental Health Issues.
What is in it for me?
- Generous pension scheme
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Dedicated CPD days
- 2 wellbeing days
- 2-week Christmas closure
- Opportunities for hybrid working
- On-site discounted gym
- Free parking
UCS College Group Extra discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!
Supporting documents and information
UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity