Learning support assistant New

Are you an experienced and compassionate individual who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? One of our partner Post‑16 education settings in the Stockton‑on‑Tees (TS19) area is seeking a full‑time Learning Support Assistant to join their supportive and inclusive team.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to Post‑16 learners with a range of additional needs, including SEND, SEMH, Autism, and ADHD
• Support learners with classroom activities, coursework, and independence skills
• Assist with personal care needs where required, ensuring dignity and wellbeing at all times
• Work closely with tutors and wider support teams to deliver personalised learning strategies
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and inclusion within a further education setting
• Support learners’ academic, social, and emotional development

We are looking for individuals who:
• Have previous experience working with children or young people with additional needs
• Are comfortable supporting personal care tasks as part of their role
• Are patient, nurturing, and able to build strong, professional relationships
• Have experience in education, FE, SEN, care, or related sectors

 Requirements:

Teaching Personnel will support successful applicants with:
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• References covering the last two years of employment
• Relevant safeguarding and compliance training

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Free access to online training and discounted CPD courses
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Temporary roles with the potential to become permanent

Apply today by submitting your CV — we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We undertake safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance, including enhanced DBS checks and online searches where applicable.
All registered candidates receive FREE child protection and Prevent Duty training.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.