Student Support Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Oxford
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Communication Collaboration Flexibility Empathy Creativity Student Support Behaviour Management Personal Care

FULL DESCRIPTION

Student Support Assistant

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Salary: £12.70 - £13.54 per hour
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (until July 2026)
Location: Oxford College, Oxford
Working Pattern: Term-time only, full-time and part-time positions available
Expiry Date: 21 April 2026

About the Role

As a Student Support Assistant, you will provide in-class and individual support to young adults aged 16-19 enrolled in a wide range of academic and vocational programmes, including GCSEs, LifeSkills, and A-levels. You will help them overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential, supporting their progress in both practical and academic environments.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting students across a variety of course levels (Entry Level to Level 3)
  • Acting as a positive role model and using inclusive, student-centred support strategies
  • Collaborating with tutors and support teams to meet individual student needs
  • Assisting with personal care and behaviour management where necessary, with training provided

What You Need

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and independently
  • A flexible, proactive, and supportive approach to working with learners
  • Creativity and empathy in engaging and motivating students with diverse needs
  • A genuine passion for helping young people succeed
  • Previous experience supporting students with SEN is helpful but not essential
  • Willingness to undertake personal care and manual handling training if required

Who We Are

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning. When you work for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Benefits

  • Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards
  • Wellbeing & Resources Groups
  • Company benefits including free eye tests, will writing, and Health Cash Plan
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Teaching Support tailored induction
  • Pension Schemes (Teacher and Local Government)
  • Generous Annual Leave (up to 6 weeks)
  • Competitive salaries with annual progression
  • On-Site Facilities: free parking, refectories, hair & beauty salons, gym access

Additional Information

[Employer hidden] is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applications are encouraged from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the talent team. Recruitment agencies: only those on our PSL.

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