Learning Support Assistant

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Tees Valley is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to help students with additional needs. The role offers both full-time and part-time options, with responsibilities including in-class support and promoting student independence. Candidates should possess a Level 2 qualification related to learning support, alongside relevant experience. This rewarding position provides excellent benefits, including health schemes and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Subsidised health scheme

Free gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training and mentoring

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 2 qualification in supporting students with learning difficulties or care needs.
• Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Experience working with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support students in classroom settings across the college.
• Assist with individual learning plans.
• Promote student independence and confidence.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Level 2 qualification in supporting students

Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths

Tools

First Aid qualification (desirable)

Moving and Handling qualification (desirable)

Job description

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Department: Additional Learning Support

Reporting to: Additional Learning Support Team Leader

Annual Leave: N/A - Term time only role.

Salary: £19,727 to £20,628 (actual salary) per annum

Contractual hours:37 hours per week, 38 weeks

Basis:Term Time, Permanent - We welcome applications for both full-time and part‑time hours. Working patterns can be discussed during the interview process.

Pension:Local Government Pension Scheme

Join Our Team

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Middlesburg College is expanding its team of Learning Support Assistants and currently has both full‑time and part‑time opportunities available. Further details will be discussed during the interview process.

Do you have a supportive, flexible, and learner‑focused approach? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We are excited to offer an opportunity for a committed and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our dynamic Additional Learning Support (ALS) Team. This is a rewarding role where you will play a key part in helping students thrive and reach their potential.

As an LSA, you will provide in‑class and out‑of‑class support to learners with a range of additional needs, including those with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, autism spectrum conditions, and mental health needs. You will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to help ensure students’ support needs are fully met, empowering them to engage confidently in their learning journey.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students in a range of classroom settings across the college.
• Assist with the delivery of individual learning plans.
• Promote student independence, confidence, and self‑advocacy.
• Help to create an inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Contribute to regular reviews and support planning.

What We’re Looking For:

We seek candidates who:

• Hold a relevant Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in supporting students with learning difficulties or care needs or be committed to working towards this within an agreed timeframe.
• Have achieved Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications)
• Be open and willing to complete all mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Have a Level 2 vocational qualification (desirable).
• Hold a Moving and Handling qualification (desirable).
• Hold a First Aid and/or Safe Handling of Medication qualification (desirable).
• Have experience or knowledge of working with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Ideally, bring vocational experience in a relevant subject area (desirable)
• Has experience working with young people or adults with additional needs (desirable)
• Is empathetic, patient, and resilient.
• Works well as part of a team, but also shows initiative when working independently.
• Is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Health & Wellbeing – Subsidised health scheme, free gym membership, and 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family‑Friendly Policies – We offer family‑friendly policies, flexible hours, and support for all of life’s big moments
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support for you and your family, including counselling, legal and financial advice, and wellbeing resources
• Professional Development – Extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• College Extras – Save money, feel great, and go green with:
• -Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• -Discounted gift cards for big brands
• -Home & Tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• -Cycle to Work scheme
• -Coming soon: EV Leasing

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Leanne Elsy, Head of Additional Learning Support on [e-mail].

Ready to Make Difference? Apply Early!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

SAFEGUARDING

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity and direct contact with children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

We follow Safer Recruitment practices in line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, and bind‑overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules.

It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Holiday Update

Our College will close for the festive break on Friday 19 December 2025 and reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. If you’ve applied for a role, thank you! We’ll review applications and get back to you in January.

Wishing you a happy holiday season!

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