Support Worker / Learning Support Assistant – Specialist Education Setting
Term Time Only | Full Time
Location: Kenton, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, term time only)
Positions Available: 1 Full-Time Role
Make a Positive Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence they need for the future?
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Support Worker / Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Kenton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, supporting autistic learners with a range of additional needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive environment where every learner is recognised as an individual. You will play a key role in helping young people build confidence, develop essential life skills and work towards achieving their personal goals.
About the Role
As a Support Worker / Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside education staff to support learners throughout their day, helping them achieve their potential both personally and academically.
Your role will include:
- Providing personalised support to autistic learners with additional needs.
- Encouraging independence, confidence and personal development.
- Supporting learners with communication, social skills and emotional wellbeing.
- Helping individuals develop practical life skills and prepare for adulthood.
- Supporting learning activities, including functional skills and vocational opportunities.
- Encouraging participation in work experience, enterprise projects and community activities.
- Promoting positive behaviour, resilience and self-confidence.
- Supporting learners to develop skills that will benefit their future education, employment and adult life.
- Building positive relationships with learners, families and colleagues.
Every learner has different goals, strengths and aspirations, meaning no two days are the same. This role provides the opportunity to make a genuine difference and celebrate the achievements of young people as they progress.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Caring, patient and understanding.
- Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals.
- A strong communicator who can build positive relationships.
- Reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic.
- Confident supporting individuals with a range of needs.
- Able to encourage independence while providing the right level of support.
Experience working with autistic individuals, learning disabilities, education, care or support services would be beneficial, but we welcome applications from people with the right attitude, values and willingness to learn.
What We Offer
- Full-time, term-time only position.
- 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Salary paid evenly over 12 months, meaning you will continue to receive a monthly wage during the school holidays, including July and August.
- A rewarding role supporting young people to achieve their goals.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Training and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist education and support services.
Why Join Us?
You will be joining a team dedicated to helping young people develop the confidence, skills and independence needed for their future.
Whether supporting someone to learn a new skill, build confidence or take their next step towards adulthood, your contribution will make a lasting difference.
Apply Today
If you are passionate about supporting others and want a role where every day brings the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Join our team and help young people achieve their goals, build confidence and reach their full potential.
INDCARE
Pay: £12.85 per hour
Experience:
- Support : 1 year (preferred)
- autistic individuals, learning disabilities: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
