Learning Support Assistant

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Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Type: Permanent contract – 37 hours per week, full time, term time only (38 weeks)

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

Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? 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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• 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 create an inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Contribute to regular reviews and support planning.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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.
• Hold 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).
• Be empathetic, patient, and resilient.
• Work well as part of a team, but also show initiative when working independently.
• Be committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

In return, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward‑thinking team where your contribution is truly valued. You’ll receive training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role and make a lasting impact in the lives of the students you support.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salaries.
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Dedicated teaching & learning coaches for new staff.
• On‑site staff parking available.
• Contributions to a variety of role‑based pension schemes including Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension and NEST Pension.
• On‑site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee.
• Extensive wellbeing provision, including a 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family).
• Occupational Health; free flu jabs.
• Free gym membership for all staff.
• Discounted hair and beauty salon treatments.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Leanne Elsy, Head of Additional Learning Support at L.Elsy@mbro.ac.uk.

Ready to Make a 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.