Learning Support Assistant (Hedleys College)

Percy Hedley Foundation; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School holidays off

Loyalty awards

Wellbeing support

Contributory Pension Scheme

Induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Nexus Travel Card

Job summary

A regional charity in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for Hedley’s College to support young people's learning and care. The ideal candidate will have experience with challenging behaviour, strong communication skills, and preferably BSL qualifications. Flexibility and teamwork are essential for this role, which offers beneficial staff perks such as school holidays off and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in supporting young people with challenging behaviour.
• BSL level 1 or 2 and autism support experience is desirable.
• Team TEACH or NAPPI experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support young people's learning and care within a team.
• Work with the therapy team to deliver high-quality support.

Skills

Experience supporting young people with behaviour that challenges

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

BSL level 1 or 2

Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (Hedleys College)

Who Are We?

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

Hedley’s Collegeis a high-quality specialist further education and training provider. We provide education and training for young people aged 16-25 with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities who require specialist individual programmes to develop their communication, independence, and employability skills. We help our learner make successful transitions into adulthood within the Northeast region.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to work within Hedley’s College. The main role of the LSA is to work as part of a team as directed by the group tutor alongside the therapy team, to support young peoples’ learning and care.

Experience supporting young people with behaviour that challenges is essential.

BSL level 1 or 2 and experience supporting those with autism would be desirable.

Some experience of Team TEACH approaches or NAPPI would be desirable. Good communication and organisational skills are essential. Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), particularly sensory processing difficulties would be an advantage.

It is important to be a real team player. Flexibility with an ability to adapt and respond to evolving situations is an important skill for our team that helps us maintain the highest level of care and support.

The position is 37 hours per week and will involve working Mondays to Fridays between 8.30 – 5pm - Term Time Only (45 weeks per annum). You must be flexible to work across both our Forest Hall and Killingworth sites.

If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact our recruitment team on 0191 2381301

Why Work for Us

Hedley’s College encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities both within college and across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• Have the school holidays off!
• Loyalty awards starting at 2 years’ service
• Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)

[TTO roles only] Salary amounts quoted are from 1 September to 31 August and therefore, if you commence employment part way through the academic year, it will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020 & 2023) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:

The position will be closed once asuitablecandidate has been appointed.