Learning Support Assistant

Education Training Collective; Redcar; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Redcar is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide necessary support to students with learning difficulties or disabilities. The role involves planning tailored learning strategies and fostering student independence. This position offers generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and a chance to work within a supportive team. Applications are welcome from individuals who are passionate about education and committed to helping young people succeed.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Free on-site parking

24/7 Free online GP access

Local Government Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Committed to improving educational outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Work with teaching staff to plan learning adjustments for students.
• Develop strategies to promote independence and resilience in learners.

Skills

Experience in motivating young people

Organizational skills

Ability to develop learning strategies

Education

Relevant educational background

Job description

Who we are?

Redcar and Cleveland College is a vibrant, forward-facing college recently awardedOutstandingby Ofsted. We are proud to deliver the highest standards of education, offering a full range of vocational courses, higher education, apprenticeships and commercial training for young people, adults, and local employers. As a valued partof our community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to realise their full potential.

We are part Education Training Collective (Etc.), which is a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley: Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit. Our staff are skilled, high‑performing and committed to our learners and to the Group’s vision, ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond’. Our dedicated and skilled staff are at the heart of our success, supporting learners and contributing to the wider community. We are seeking candidates who believe in the power of education to transform lives and who share our commitment to excellence, opportunity and achievement.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support team reporting to our Learning Support Coordinators. The Learning Support department provides an exceptional service across the group to support all students who have declared a learning difficulty or disability, along with those who are identified during their college journey.

As a Learning Support Assistant with Redcar and Cleveland College you will be responsible for working with teaching staff to plan and adjust learning methods for students who require additional support, developing strategies to respond to additional learning support needs of individuals and groups, developing strategies to promote independence and resilience in learners with support needs.

The ideal candidate will be organised, experienced in motivating young people to succeed in their learning, enthusiastic and highly committed to improving the learning attainments and employment opportunities of young people.

We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Generous annual leave entitlement (34‑43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on‑site parking
• 24/7 Free online GP access for you and your dependants
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.7% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package – Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more
• Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk

Schedule

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – hours to be discussed at interview
• Flexible lunch breaks
• Rather not work the normal 9 – 5? If you have a working pattern that you would prefer, please discuss this with us and we might be able to support.

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight Sunday 8th February 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email [e-mail] or phone [phone]. Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone [phone] text 07824 113848.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/

*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please

All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/