SEND Learning Support Assistant — Empower Futures

SMART Education Recruitment; Wallsend; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist post-16 education environment, working across four college locations in the North East. You will support students with SEND, helping develop independence, life skills and employability in a practical, person-centred way.

The role offers a long-term supply contract for the full academic year, with a consistent Monday to Thursday pattern and a daily rate of up to £122.

Qualifications

• Experience as Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, SEND Support Worker, or similar role.
• Background supporting young people with SEND, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, or complex needs.
• Good standard of English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent.
• Confident supporting Functional Skills activities.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and tailored learning.
• Excellent patience, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Work alongside experienced tutors to provide tailored support for young people with SEND, including autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and complex needs.
• Support students in Functional Skills English and Maths, typically at Entry Level and Level 1/2.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support, adapting learning activities for diverse needs and learning styles.
• Promote employability and life skills, encouraging independence and workplace readiness.
• Foster positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and inclusive communication.
• Help students with physical disabilities and accessibility requirements.
• Build strong, professional relationships with students and the wider team.
• Monitor progress, give feedback, and champion each student’s development.

Connaissances

Experience as LS A / TA / SEND support

SEND support background

English Level 2

Maths Level 2

Functional Skills support

Behaviour management

Patience & communication

Adaptable across locations

Team collaboration

Formation

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Description du poste

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist post-16 education environment, working across four college locations in the North East. You will support students with SEND, helping develop independence, life skills and employability in a practical, person-centred way.

The role offers a long-term supply contract for the full academic year, with a consistent Monday to Thursday pattern and a daily rate of up to £122.