Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Hartlepool
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm (Part-time, 3 days per week)

Are you looking to build a career in education where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Or perhaps you are ready for your next step in a rewarding education role.

We are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a college setting in Hartlepool. This role is available for an immediate start and offers a challenging yet highly rewarding opportunity to support learners with a range of complex needs.

Role

• Term-time only, working 3 days per week (8:30am-3:30pm)
• Supporting children and young adults in a college environment
• Working with learners with a range of needs, including PMLD, MLD, SLD, and Autism
• Supporting students during a variety of engaging activities such as Art, Cookery, Horticulture, Hydrotherapy sessions, and more
• Providing consistent support tailored to individual learner needs
• Immediate start available

Requirements

• Committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people
• Interested in or knowledgeable about Special Educational Needs
• Comfortable providing personal care where required
• Flexible and willing to support across different areas of the college
• Available to start as soon as possible
• Eligible to work in the UK (please note, sponsorship is not available for this role)
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service, or are willing to obtain one
• Able to provide two professional references

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about inclusive education and supporting learners to achieve their potential in a specialist setting.