Learning Support Assistant – Tasker College

Espa; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks holiday

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Meals on shift

Sick pay

Induction & training

Career progression

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Tasker College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help students from Entry Level to Level 3 in class and small-group settings, including vocational provisions. The role suits someone enthusiastic, reliable, and with strong communication skills.

Applicants should have Level 2 English and Maths, understand safeguarding, and show a sincere interest in supporting young autistic people. Training, induction, and career progression are provided.

Qualifications

• A good level of general education preferably Level 2 English and Maths.
• Understands safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Interest in working with young autistic people.
• Ability to work calmly.
• Caring and dedicated.
• Prepared to work in wider community and outdoors; support vocational provisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Caring and dedicated

Education

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Tasker College

We currently have openings for Learning Support Workers to join our team for the new term. This is an interesting and varied job role. 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 Maths
• 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

Employee benefits include:

• 6 weeks paid 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. If you start part way through the academic year, the salary will be reduced based on weeks worked.