Specialist Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education supply agency is seeking compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join their dedicated team in Northumberland. This role focuses on supporting students with emotional and behavioral challenges in specialized settings. You will build trusted relationships, deliver tailored lessons, and uphold safeguarding procedures to create a safe learning environment. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture, this is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people. Join a community dedicated to fostering knowledge and success!

Benefits

Employee mentoring programme

Financial planning services

Flexitime

Pension

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 references and enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Experience supporting young people with behavioral difficulties is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support educational and emotional development of students.
• Provide 1:1 and group support to encourage engagement.

Skills

Support for emotional development

Building relationships

Behaviour management

Experience in SEN environments

De-escalation techniques

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 6 Qualification - Degree

Job description

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Client:

Ripple Education

Location:

Northumberland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Customer Service

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

At Ripple Education, we are a trusted local Education Supply Agency providing high-quality teaching and support staff to specialist and mainstream settings across the North East. We are currently recruiting Specialist Learning Support Assistants for specialist settings.

The Role
We are seeking dedicated, resilient and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to support students within highly specialised settings across Northumberland.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the educational and emotional development of students in the classroom.
• Build trusted relationships with young people while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Help deliver structured lessons, tailored interventions and activities focused on personal development and vocational skills.
• Provide 1:1 and group support, encouraging engagement, resilience and progress.
• Assist with managing behaviour using specialist approaches.
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Person Specification

• Right to work in the UK
• Minimum of 2 references
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant / Level 6 Qualification - Degree
• Experience supporting young people with behavioural, emotional or social difficulties, ideally in a secure or SEN environment
• Training in de-escalation and trauma-informed practice (or willingness to undertake training).
• Experience in residential, SEN or PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) settings.

Work Related Circumstances

• Ability to work flexibly
• Participate in training
• A commitment to ensuring a safe environment for children, a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Employee mentoring programme
• Financial planning services
• Flexitime
• Pension
• Holiday Pay

How to Apply

Option 1: Send us your CV for review.

Once our team has reviewed your CV, we will send you an application form to complete and return.

Option 2: Send us an Application Form directly.

• Follow this link https://hub.rocket-recruitment.co.uk/ripple-education to complete and apply.

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, we require an application form prior to interview.

Ripple Education is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Any candidates seeking work with Ripple Education must fully engage with and pass our rigorous and robust safer recruitment process and compliance procedures before we can consider them for any placement or assignment with our schools. Please read the Ripple Education Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Policy on our website to understand our commitment to comply with the highest standards at each stage of the recruitment process.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect our staff to share this commitment.

Join our team and be a part of the community dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children in the North East! Together, we can create ripples of knowledge, inspiration and success.