Learning Support Assistant

Premier Teachers; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local college for Autistic pupils in Sunderland is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a full-time, long-term role starting in September. The role involves assisting 16–25-year-old learners with Autism, particularly in subjects like Maths, ICT, and English, and includes training support for life skills.

Benefits

Full training provided

Level 2 TA training at a subsidised cost

Supportive work environment with experienced staff

Qualifications

• Experience in an education setting such as a school or college.
• Interest in working with 16–25-year-old learners with Autism.
• Willingness to learn, with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist students one-to-one or in small groups with lessons.
• Support living skills training and travel training during trips.

Skills

Classroom management

Support for learning

Organization

Team collaboration

Subject knowledge

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification at Level 2

PGCE

Youth Work qualification

Job description

A local college for Autistic pupils in Sunderland is seeking a Learning Support Assistant. This is a full-time, long-term role starting in September, potentially lasting for a year.

We are looking for candidates with experience in an education setting such as a school or college, and an interest in working with 16–25-year-old learners with Autism. Experience working with SEN pupils is preferred but not essential; a willingness to learn is key, and full training will be provided.

Responsibilities include assisting students one-to-one or in small groups with lessons, particularly in Maths, ICT, and English, where Level 2 proficiency is required. Support will also involve living skills training, such as travel training during trips.

Ideally, candidates will have a Teaching Assistant qualification at Level 2. If not, other relevant qualifications like a PGCE or Youth Work qualification are acceptable. Level 2 TA training can be provided at a subsidised cost.

You will work alongside experienced Learning Teaching Assistants and the class teacher.

The ideal candidate:

• Has good classroom management skills
• Is passionate about supporting pupils' learning
• Possesses excellent subject knowledge
• Is organized and a team player
• Has previous experience working with ASD pupils

Additionally, you must:

• Have a DBS check or be willing to obtain one