Learning Support Assistant – North Rye
Salary: £10.60 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent - Term Time Only 32.5 hours
Location: ESPA College North Rye, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3JX
Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Job role
Ideal Candidate
We currently have openings for Learning Support Workers to join our team. This is an interesting and varied job role that comes with the added bonus of enabling young people to reach their full potential. You will be supporting specific students in a range of classes from Entry Level to Level 3, working both in class and with small groups providing targeted support.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable and have great communication skills. This is an ideal opportunity for a person keen to gain experience of working within a student facing role in an educational establishment.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a good level of general education preferably Level 2 English and Maths
- Understands their responsibilities with regards to the Safeguarding of Children, Young people and
Vulnerable adults
- Has a positive interest in working with young people with autism.
- Has the ability to work calmly.
- Is caring and dedicated.
- Ideally someone prepared to work, at times, in the wider community and outdoors and support
some of our more vocational provisions
We are looking for people who are committed to providing a positive learning experience for students with autism and additional needs.
We will provide a thorough training package, as well as hands on experience shadowing experienced staff members.
These positions are subject to an Enhanced Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Application packs can be obtained from humanresources@espa.org.uk or call 0191 5165080
Closing: 12/18/2023