Brockenhurst College | Brock is one of the most successful Sixth Form colleges in the UK, offering A levels, Vocational, Adult Learning, Apprenticeships, Business courses.Healthcare/Learning Support Assistant
Here at Brockenhurst College, we are looking to recruit a Healthcare/Learning Support Assistant on an annualised hours basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,617 pro rata per annum.
We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.
The Healthcare/Learning Support Assistant Role:
This is a key role to support students with significant care needs and work under the instruction/guidance of teaching staff to enable access to learning for students.
Responsibilities as our Healthcare/Learning Support Assistant will include:
- Provide high levels of personal care showing respect for dignity of individuals
- Able to undertake intimate personal care
- Manual Handling
- From existing documentation and the student profile and in consultation with tutor, identify a range of strategies for supporting individual students.
- Taking into account the particular needs involved, aid the student(s) to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually
- Contribute to the maintenance of student progress records by feeding back to the tutor in relation to progress and achievement of students, including reference to attitude and behaviour.
- Support learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence, including ICT skills.
- Prepare and use equipment/resources.
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate internal nominee.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
As our Healthcare/Learning Support Assistant ideally you will have:
- Educational qualifications to GCSE standard in Maths, English
- Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Level 3 National Diploma in health and social care or NVQ Level 3 in Adult health and social care
- Experience in working in a healthcare environment (this is preferable over a social care environment) specialist schools, one to one specialist support
- Able to relate well to students with a diverse range of needs
- The ability to communicate and establish rapport with young people and colleagues
- Able to build and maintain stable, productive and appropriate relationships with students and staff boundaries
Benefits you will receive:
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
- On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free eye care vouchers
- Free secure onsite parking
- Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
- Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
- Weekly staff football
If you feel you are the right candidate for this Healthcare/Learning Support Assistant role, then please click ‘apply’ now!
Closing Date: 19th August 2026
Interview Date: 25th August 2026
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.
