Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to develop their confidence, independence and skills for the future?

This contract Learning Support Assistant role offers you the chance to make a genuine impact in a specialist post-16 environment, helping students aged 16–24 across Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas. You'll be rewarded with consistent working days each week and the opportunity to see your efforts directly help students flourish academically and personally.

What's in it for you?

Competitive daily pay, up to £122 per day (pro-rata for shorter days).
Long-term supply contract for the full academic year.
Consistent Monday–Thursday working pattern.
The opportunity to support young people in a rewarding, specialist educational setting.
Focus on real-life and employability skills in addition to English and Maths.
Support and guidance from experienced education recruitment professionals.
An invitation to visit the college provision before starting your assignment.

Location and Working Pattern

You will work across four college locations each week:

Monday – Newcastle upon Tyne: 9:15am–4:00pm
Tuesday – Blyth, Northumberland: 9:15am–1:15pm
Wednesday – Wallsend, North Tyneside: 9:15am–4:00pm
Thursday – Sunderland: 9:15am–4:00pm

The college sessions typically include Functional Skills English and Maths in the morning, with employability and work-readiness sessions in the afternoon. Pay is pro-rated for the shorter Tuesday session. Having a full UK driving licence and vehicle will be advantageous, but alternative reliable travel arrangements will be considered.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide individual and small-group support to students with a range of additional needs—including autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and social, emotional or behavioural challenges. Your day-to-day role will involve:

Supporting students with Functional Skills English and Maths (Entry Level and Level 1/2).
Providing personalised 1:1 and small-group learning support.
Assisting tutors in delivering accessible and engaging learning activities.
Supporting employability sessions to develop workplace skills, confidence and independence.
Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
Adapting materials and...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

High Heaton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English