Please be advised that this position does not offer UK VISA SPONSORSHIP
This position has a “genuine occupational requirement” covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only male applicants can be considered.
KEYFORT Group are delighted to share an exciting opportunity as part of the expansion of our new Education Service, developed in partnership with Newcastle Council. This role marks a key step in our journey to provide innovative, person-centred education for young people with complex needs.
Vacancy Job Title; Learning Support Assistant
Vacancy Location; Battle Hill, North Tyneside (Non School Alternative Provision)
Salary / Rate of Pay; £13.65 per hour
Contract type; Supply contract -working term time hours only (39 weeks of the year)
Working pattern; Tuesday & Thursday's 09:45am - 15:15pm
Role Specifics; We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to support a male student within our Alternative Education department in Battle Hill. This is a 3:1 support role for a student who presents with high levels of behaviours of concern, so the successful candidate must be confident, calm, resilient, and able to follow behaviour support strategies consistently. Due to the nature of the support required and the student’s assessed needs, we are seeking male applicants for this role.
As our Non School, Alternative Provision grows over the coming months, we are committed to offering opportunities for progression. Our aim is to increase part time hours (optional) and, transition those who join us on zero-hour contracts into permanent full time roles wherever possible, providing long-term security and development for our staff.
This is a unique opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant who is seeking a change of pace from the traditional classroom or busy SEN setting.
Unlike typical LSA roles that involve supporting multiple students across a class, this position focuses on dedicated one-to-one support within a one-to-one classroom or home tutoring environment. This allows for a more personalised, consistent, and meaningful approach to learning, where you can truly make a lasting impact on an individual student’s educational journey.
This is a non-traditional Learning Support Assistant role that requires adaptability, creativity, and the ability to support education, communication, and social development in an individualised way. You will work closely with a Qualified Teacher to support learning activities linked to the young person’s EHCP targets, create visual resources, and use communication approaches that support both verbal and non-verbal interaction.
You will work closely with a Qualified Teacher to plan and deliver learning activities based on the student’s EHCP targets, create visual resources, and use a range of communication techniques to support both verbal and non-verbal interaction.
Collaboration will be key: You will liaise with our SEND Lead and Alternative Education Coordinator, the young person’s care team, family, and external professionals, where appropriate, to ensure a holistic, person-centred approach. Experience supporting young people with complex needs and behaviours of concern would be beneficial. Applicants who already hold an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service would be ideal.
Essential Criteria
- Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, or SEN settings, specifically those who experience Autism, Profound Learning Difficulties, or complex challenging behaviour
- A naturally positive and resilient attitude that fosters a safe, supportive, and engaging environment
- Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and practices
- Ability to adapt and differentiate support for young people with SEN
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- This position has a “genuine occupational requirement” covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only male applicants can be considered.
Desirable Criteria
- Additional qualifications/training in SEN support
- Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
- Experience creating or using visual aids/alternative communication systems
- Full UK driving licence and access to own car
- Candidated to have a current DBS certificate registered on the update service
Role Responsibilities
- Support a student on a 1:1 basis in their learning and daily routine, under the direction of a Qualified Teacher
- Deliver high-quality, safe, and person-centred support
- Create resources and activities that are adapted to the individual’s EHCP goals
- Completion of associated admin, cleaning of the classroom environment, setting up of learning materials for learning
- Promote independence, communication, and social interaction in a creative, engaging way
- Work closely with families, care staff, and external professionals to ensure a joined-up approach
- Safeguard the young person at all times and act in their best interests
Who we’re looking for: It’s important that we share the same values, and ask that the following matters to you:
- Making a positive difference: you love knowing that what you do and how you do it matters.
- Taking pride in your work: you aspire to deliver quality in everything you undertake.
- Relationship building: you love taking the time to get to know people, their interests and aspirations. Building respectful and meaningful relationships is important to you.
What can KEYFORT offer you: As well as personal satisfaction in knowing you have been able to make a positive difference to the person’s life. We also offer the following to our support workers;
- A contract that works for you, this is a term time role
- Paid Annual Leave; Protected Term Time Leave
- Training, Mentoring and Shadowing programmes; inhouse with our own RGN, Occupational Therapist and trained Psychologists
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Colleague Referral Scheme - £200 incentive bonus (T&C’s apply)
- FlexEarn; which is a simple and safe way of accessing the wages you’ve already earned
- Blue Light discount card; giving you BIG discounts at major retailers
- Employee of the month scheme; winners receive a monetary voucher
- Recognition scheme with monetary rewards
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
KEYFORT Group is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and lived experiences, including those from under-represented groups.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and employment, to ensure everyone can perform at their best.
Next Stage
All applications will be assessed against the role requirements. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited to share their interview availability. If you have not heard from us within 7 days of the advert closing date, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been successful.
Pay: £13.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
