Barnet and Southgate College
Study Support Assistant
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Study Support Assistant
Application Deadline: 5 October 2026
Department: Student Services
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Cross-Campus
Compensation: £18,000 - £20,001 / year
Description
Barnet & Southgate College offer an exciting opportunity to join the College as a Study Support Assistant working as part of our team that helps to ensure students are supported thus enhancing their chances of success at college and in life. Proven ability to manage and support a caseload of students with learning support needs. Experience of drawing up an agreed support plan with SMART targets to meet appropriate criteria and remove barriers to learning.
Working knowledge of SEND legislation and how it applies to students in a college environment. Understanding of student engagement strategies, initial assessment processes and the barriers to learning claim.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide a helpful, professional and flexible service to internal or external customers of the department or the College.
- To act in accordance with College values and positively represent Barnet and Southgate College in all aspects of your work.
- To operate in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.
- To act in a safe manner which safeguards the health and safety of yourself and others.
- To be aware of equality and diversity, the needs of customers and learners and demonstrate these principles in all aspects of your work.
- To be familiar with and comply with the College’s safeguarding requirements which protect the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
- To participate in and take responsibility for your own learning and development.
- To provide cover or support for other members of your team and undertake any other duties required by your line manager appropriate to your position within the organisation. This includes attending other Barnet and Southgate College campuses if required.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
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Barnet and Southgate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches of publicly available information may be undertaken on shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment process.
Benefits
Read our Employee Pledge here!
The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave for our support staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College.
Annual Season Ticket Loans
We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go! A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
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Cycle to Work Scheme
The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
Employee Support Helpline
The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.
Eye Tests for DSE Users
The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
Flu vouchers
We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
Gym Facilities
Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments
A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
High Street Discounts
Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses.
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