SEND Learning Support Assistant - Empower Student Skills

SMART Education Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visit college provision before start

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support students with SEND across Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas in a specialist post-16 environment. You will work across four college locations each week, with a consistent Monday-Thursday pattern and dedicated guidance from education recruitment professionals.

Role focuses on developing Functional Skills English and Maths, employability and work-readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience as Learning Support Assistant or similar role.
• Experience supporting young people with SEND, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, or complex needs.
• Good standard of English and Maths (Level 2 or equivalent).
• Confidence delivering Functional Skills activities.
• Understanding of positive behaviour management and varied learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for learners with SEND.
• Assist tutors in delivering accessible and engaging learning activities.
• Support employability sessions to build workplace skills and independence.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Adapt materials for different abilities and learning styles.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support students with SEND across Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas in a specialist post-16 environment. You will work across four college locations each week, with a consistent Monday-Thursday pattern and dedicated guidance from education recruitment professionals.

Role focuses on developing Functional Skills English and Maths, employability and work-readiness.