Learning Support Assistant – Tasker College

ESPA; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Tasker College

Contract Type: Permanent - Term Time Only

Location: Ashbrooke, Sunderland

Hours: Full Time, 32.5 hours

Job role

We currently have openings for a Learning Support Assistant 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.

Ideal Candidate

Salary: £12.30 per hour (reduced salary if starting mid-year until September 2026)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only, 32.5 hours per week (38 weeks) between the hours of 8.30am and 4.00pm with ½ hour lunch.

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 autistic people.
• Has the ability to work calmly.
• Is caring and dedicated.
• Is prepared to work, at times, in the wider community and outdoors and support some of our more vocational provisions

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Meals provided on shift
• Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
• Intensive induction with continuous training and development
• Family Friendly Policies

This position will require an Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For more information or to request/send an application pack, please contact;

Closing date: 27th February 2026