Job Description

Empowering Learning is currently recruiting caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants to work within a range of primary, secondary, and specialist educational settings across Newcastle Upon Tyne.

This rewarding role involves supporting children and young people with a variety of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional needs
• Support learners with conditions such as Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Help pupils develop independence, social skills, and confidence
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom

Candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational, care, youth work, or support setting
• Are patient, nurturing, and resilient
• Have a genuine passion for supporting learners with additional needs
• Possess strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Can adapt to the individual needs of pupils
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential
• Relevant SEN experience is highly desirable
• Graduates considering a career in education, psychology, social work, or therapy are encouraged to apply

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
• Long-term and permanent positions available
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to training and professional development
• Opportunities to gain valuable SEN experience across a variety of settings

Empowering Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.