Salary: £22,777 – £24,278 (Term Time plus 5 days).
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, full time, term time only.
Location: Northumberland Skills, Alnwick / Berwick Campus.
Closing Date: 09/07/2026.
Job Category: Education.
Region / Division: UK Region.
Job Introduction
Northumberland Skills Service (part of Northumberland County Council) is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who can make a difference within Northumberland. The role is for individuals with experience in supporting programmes for Post 16 young people and will be on a Term Time only basis.
Role is fixed term until 20/08/2027 and full time, 37 hours per week.
Role of the Job
- Support a relevant and accessible programme of learning opportunities (courses, workshops, etc.) for learners on an Education Programme for Young People with SEN.
- Develop support in partnership with the lecturing team to assist and support learners with special educational and general learning needs.
- Provide learning support for learners in class or in 1:1 situations.
- Assist learners in integrating as fully as possible into class activities and making progress.
- Run specific programmes and activities to meet learners’ individual learning and social needs.
- Implement targets on learners’ Individual Education Health Care Plans (EHCP) in liaison with lecturers.
- Seek advice from lecturers and outside agencies as required, and adapt resources accordingly.
- Maintain an inclusive learning environment across the whole setting.
- Provide positive reinforcement, praise, and rewards to learners, and facilitate inclusion in small group activities.
Applicants for the Position Need to Have
- Experience working with children with special educational needs in a Post 16 setting.
- GCSE, ‘O’ Level, or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.
- Level 2 or equivalent qualification as recognised by the National Occupational Standards for Supporting Teaching and Learning (NOS‑STL).
- Knowledge and understanding of the social, cultural, and physical needs of pupils.
- Interest in how young people learn and behave.
- Ability to act as an appropriate role model of behaviour both in the classroom and outside.
- Passionate caring for young people, especially those who find learning and behaviour management difficult.
- Training in aspects of SEN, e.g. ELSA, dyslexia.
- Willingness to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
Why Choose Us
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part‑time employees).
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part‑time employees).
- Local government discount schemes at local businesses and national brands.
- Commitment to work/life balance with flexibility through job sharing, flexible working, term‑time only, and compressed hours.
- Salary sacrifice schemes available.
Equal Opportunities
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss, a text relay service is available.
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