Learning Support Assistant

Education and Services for People with Autism; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Sunderland is hiring a Learning Support Assistant to help young autistic students reach their potential. This role involves working in various classes and providing targeted support. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a good level of education. ESPA offers excellent employment packages, including holidays and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Meals provided on shift

Company sick pay scheme

Continuous training and development

Excellent Career Progression

Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Good level of general education.
• Understanding responsibilities related to the Safeguarding of Children.
• Positive interest in working with young autistic people.

Responsibilities

• Support specific students in classes from Entry Level to Level 3.
• Work with small groups providing targeted support.
• Be caring and dedicated while working in various environments.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Great communication skills

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

ESPA College
Learning Support Assistant
Salary: £23,985 (12.30ph)
Location: Sunderland, South Hill/Tasker College
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only, 32.5 hours per week (38 weeks) between the hours of 8.30am and 4.00pm with ½ hour lunch.
We currently have openings for Learning Support Workers to join our team. This is an interesting and varied job role that comes with the added bonus of enabling young people to reach their full potential. You will be supporting specific students in a range of classes from Entry Level to Level 3, working both in class and with small groups providing targeted support. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable and have great communication skills. This is an ideal opportunity for a person keen to gain experience of working within a student facing role in an educational establishment.
We are looking for someone who:
Has a good level of general education preferably Level 2 English and Math’s
Understands their responsibilities with regards to the Safeguarding of Children, Young people and Vulnerable adults
Has a positive interest in working with young autistic people.
Has the ability to work calmly.
Is caring and dedicated.
Is prepared to work, at times, in the wider community and outdoors and support
some of our more vocational provisions

ESPA offers all staff an excellent employment package which includes:
6 weeks holiday
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Meals provided on shift
Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
Intensive induction with continuous training and development
Excellent Career Progression
Family Friendly Policies

This position will require an Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For more information or to request/send an application pack, please contact; Closing date: 2nd August, 2025

Head Office, North House, Ferryboat Lane, Sunderland, SR5 3RL


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0191 516 5080

Please Note: ESPA do not offer Sponsorship