Learning Support Assistant - Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (Northern Arch Learning Trust)

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to join the Learning Support team. You will support students with specific learning difficulties and disabilities to succeed in studies and college life, under the direction of the SENDCo.

The role requires good literacy, numeracy and IT skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with 16–19-year-old learners. It offers a fixed-term contract until 31 July 2027 and a pro rata salary on the SFCA pay

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understands the learning process and can build effective relationships with young people aged 16-19.
• Is well organised, adaptable and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Experience of supporting students with additional learning needs would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support students with specific learning difficulties and disabilities within lessons and across the college.
• Prepare learning materials and resources to meet individual needs.
• Assist students in the use of assistive technology to enhance their learning.
• Help identify and assess student learning support requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of support provided.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure students receive the best possible support.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organised

Adaptable

Professional development

Experience with additional learning ne

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Full Time, 37 hours per week. Fixed Term to 31.07.27, Term Time Only

SFCA Support Staff Pay Scale Pt. 8-12: £26,343 - £29,544 pro rata (Actual Salary: £23,642 - £26,516 per annum)

To commence 1st January 2027 or sooner if possible

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential?

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support team. Working under the direction of the Head of Additional Learning Support (SENDCo), you will play a vital role in supporting students with specific learning difficulties and disabilities to succeed in their studies and college life.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students with specific learning difficulties and disabilities within lessons and across the college.
• Prepare learning materials and resources to meet individual needs.
• Assist students in the use of assistive technology to enhance their learning.
• Help identify and assess student learning support requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of support provided.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure students receive the best possible support.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting learners on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
• Has strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understands the learning process and can build effective relationships with young people aged 16-19.
• Is well organised, adaptable and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to helping students achieve their potential.
• Experience of supporting students with additional learning needs would be desirable.

At Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, you will be joining a supportive and ambitious college community with an excellent reputation for student success, inclusion and staff development. We are committed to creating an environment where every student can thrive.

Closing date: 12noon Friday 20 November 2026

Interviews: to be confirmed

Northern Arch Learning Partnership and its partner schools are passionate about safeguarding the welfare of pupils and maximising their life chances. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.