Job Description

Empowering Learning is currently recruiting compassionate, motivated, and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants to work within a variety of mainstream schools, specialist provisions, and alternative education settings across Northumberland.

This rewarding role involves supporting children and young people with additional needs, enabling them to engage in learning, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Support learners with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH needs, speech and language difficulties, and moderate learning difficulties
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social development
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and school staff
• Support learners both within the classroom and during wider school activities

Candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within education, care, youth work, residential care, or support settings
• Are patient, resilient, and nurturing in their approach
• Have a genuine passion for supporting learners with additional needs
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can adapt to the varying needs of individual pupils
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

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

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
• Long-term, short-term, and permanent positions available
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities to gain experience across a wide range of educational settings throughout Northumberland

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Ability to provide satisfactory professional references
• Right to work in the UK

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