Learning Support Assistant – North Rye College

ESPA; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Meals provided on shift

Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months

Intensive induction with continuous培训

Family Friendly Policies

Job summary

ESPA is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for North Rye College to support individual students and small groups across Entry Level to Level 3, in class and when working outdoors, helping learners reach their potential.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable and have strong communication skills, with a good level of general education, safeguarding awareness and a positive interest in working with young autistic people.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and reliability are essential.
• Safeguarding responsibilities must be understood and followed.
• Positive interest in working with young autistic people.
• Ability to work calmly and respectfully with students.
• Caring and dedicated approach; willingness to work in community settings and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students in classes from Entry Level to Level 3.
• Work with small groups providing targeted assistance.
• Assist in class and in wider community settings to support learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – North Rye College

We currently have openings for Learning Support Workers to join our team. This is an interesting and varied job role that comes with the 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 staff an excellent employment package which includes:

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

Family Friendly Policies

This position will require an Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date: 9 th October 2026. Please note that ESPA does not offer sponsorship.