Learning Support Officer in Jarrow

Groundwork South and North Tyneside have been transforming places and improving lives for more than 30 years, delivering impactful environmental, education, health, and skills programmes across local communities. We are a dynamic community charity dedicated to creating stronger, greener and more resilient communities across South & North Tyneside. We work at the heart of local communities to transform underused spaces into vibrant green areas, support people into employment, and deliver projects that improve wellbeing and environmental sustainability. From tackling climate change and fuel poverty to empowering young people and supporting vulnerable residents, our work creates lasting, positive change where it’s needed most.

What you will be doing: We are looking for someone to work as part of the R2W Learning Team in supporting, guiding and including learners with learning difficulties and disabilities in both individual and small group learning sessions. The Learning and Teaching Support Officer (LTSO) will support the delivery of accredited learning programmes for young people aged 16‑24 with learning difficulties. They will support learners to complete learning tasks and/or work towards achieving targets set in their Individual Learning Plans (ILP’s). The LTSO will also deliver some of the learning sessions alongside R2W Tutors as agreed with the Deputy Head. The successful candidate will join a skilled and supportive team and contribute to tutoring and learning activities, helping young people to achieve their qualifications, build independence skills, develop emotional resilience and progress towards their future goals.

Learners at R2W College are working towards qualifications in vocational areas, as well as Functional Skills (Maths and English), work experience and a range of enrichment activities. Learning environments vary between classroom, farm, work placement, café and other vocational sites. Please note that some work is outdoors. Applicants should be comfortable working in all weather conditions.

Groundwork South & North Tyneside is unable to sponsor work permits or visas. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment, we have been awarded the Disability Confident Scheme Symbol, which is awarded by the Employment Service. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and value the individuality you bring. We recognise and celebrate our differences, and together they make Groundwork a unique and rewarding place to work. As an age-friendly employer we have pledged to recognise the importance and value of older workers and are committed to improving work for people in their 50s and 60s (and beyond).

We believe that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. As such, we have a responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all young people, children and vulnerable adults engaged with in the course of our work. All potential employees and volunteers (where appropriate) are subject to a series of checks, including:

• Providing an up-to-date employment history, explaining any significant gaps
• Completing a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
• Providing references
• Confirming your identity
• Confirming your right to work in the UK