Learning Support Assistant

Education Training Collective; Redcar; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

LGPS pension scheme

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Redcar and Cleveland College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join the Learning Support team. You will work with teaching staff to plan and adjust learning methods for students who require additional support, developing strategies to respond to learning support needs of individuals and groups.

The role is part-time (16 hours) during term time (36 weeks per year). You will contribute to promoting independence and resilience in learners with support needs within a supportive team and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Ability to plan and adjust learning methods with teaching staff.
• Strong organisation and commitment to learner progression.

Responsibilities

• Work with teaching staff to plan and adjust learning methods for students needing additional support.
• Develop strategies to respond to learning support needs of individuals and groups.
• Promote independence and resilience in learners with support needs.

Skills

Motivating learners

Organised

Flexible

Support for learners

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Learning Support Assistant Job reference REQ0001750 Date posted 22/09/2026 Application closing date 11/10/2026 Location Redcar & Cleveland College Redcar, TS10 1EZ Salary £8,555.39 E8 (FTE £24,798.36) Package Term time only (36 weeks per year) Contractual hours 16 Basis Part time Job category/type Support Attachments REQ0001750 Learning Support Assistant JD PS.docx Employee Benefits Brochure.pdf Job description

Who we are?

Redcar and Cleveland College is a vibrant, forward-facing college recently awarded Outstanding by 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 part of 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 of 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 the Learning Support Coordinator. The Learning Support department provides an exceptional service across the group to support 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 the additional learning support needs of individuals and groups, alongside developing strategies to promote independence and resilience in learners with support needs.

The ideal candidate will be organised and flexible, 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?

We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more - we've listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:

• 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
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 14.2% 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 https://thanking-you.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start
• 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.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight Sunday 11 th October 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 or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. 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