Learning Support Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne

Contract type: Permanent – Term Time

Hours: 32 Hours per week, (term time only, 205 days) per academic year

Salary: £18,052 per annum

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

We are Nacro. We see your future, whatever the past. We believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side. That’s why our housing, education, justice and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.

What we offer:

• Fully funded progression route to becoming a qualified learning support assistant
• Advanced opportunities to support career development in learning support
• For those interested, a fully funded pathway to get into teaching
• An innovative development approach where we will support you to experiment and try new things in your practice
• Protected time for essential administrative tasks
• A unique to industry focus on wellbeing with a genuine work-life balance, including annual leave available to request all year round

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking someone who is passionate about helping young people to learn and achieve, and who can help them be ready to take their next steps. We need someone who is compassionate in their approach, and who can work with young people who may have varied and sometimes complex needs. We want someone who is flexible and can be part of a small, local team who come together in all circumstances to put our students first.

What will I be doing as a teacher at Nacro?

As a key member of the team, your main focus will always be supporting students to access learning in the classroom, assisting and enabling them to make progress and achieve. With your detailed understanding of individual student needs, you will work with teachers and others to implement adaptations that students need to participate and flourish and may provide advice to colleagues about how to best intervene or work with individuals. You will also play an important role within the centre community, supporting students pastorally to gain confidence and independence.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Facilitating and supporting students in lessons, meeting their defined needs using a range of strategies and resources
• Support the student experience by helping them to build confidence and independence
• Contribute to the planning need to meet student needs, including their daily routines
• Work with your colleagues to influence planning and resources for lessons, improving accessibility and ensuring students can participate fully
• Influence and support work to intervene and support students so that can they make progress on their course
• You may occasionally be asked to cover lessons, working through content provided by teachers in their absence

Requirements for this role:

• English and Maths: level 2 or above
• All candidates will require an enhanced DBS check
• Previous experience in learning support is desirable but not essential, Nacro is proud to support those new to learning support work

At Nacro, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal records. All applications are assessed on merit.

Next steps?

Please click on the ‘Apply now’ button to apply online.

Safeguarding Statement

The safety and wellbeing of our service users, students, and residents, is central to the services we provide. At Nacro we are committed to ensuring that service users, students, residents, and anyone who accesses our services are free from abuse, harm, and neglect. We are also committed to protecting their health, wellbeing, and human rights. Safeguarding is the responsibility of all Nacro employees, volunteers, and contractors, whatever their role.