SEND Learning Support Assistant - Long-Term FE Role

SMART Education Recruitment; Newbottle; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work across four college sites in the North East, delivering tailored support to young people with SEND and helping them develop Functional Skills English and Maths.

You'll work Monday to Thursday, with a long-term supply contract for the full academic year starting November 2026, and you'll travel between Newcastle, Blyth, Wallsend and Sunderland. A full UK driving licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience as a 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

LSA experience

SEND background

English & Maths Level 2

Education

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work across four college sites in the North East, delivering tailored support to young people with SEND and helping them develop Functional Skills English and Maths.

You'll work Monday to Thursday, with a long-term supply contract for the full academic year starting November 2026, and you'll travel between Newcastle, Blyth, Wallsend and Sunderland. A full UK driving licence is advantageous.