Learning Support Assistant (maternity cover)

Social Hub - Learning Support Assistant (maternity cover)

Salary: £12.80 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary

Location: Sunderland

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Job role

Ideal Candidate

We currently have openings for Learning Support Workers to join our team for the new term. This is an interesting and varied job role. You will be supporting specific students in a range of classes from Entry Level to Level 3, working both in class and with small groups providing targeted support. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable, and have great communication skills. This is an ideal opportunity for a person keen to gain experience of working within a student facing role in an educational establishment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a good level of general education preferably Level 2 English and Math's
• Understands their responsibilities with regards to the Safeguarding of Children, Young people and Vulnerable adults
• Has a positive interest in working with young autistic people.
• Has the ability to work calmly.
• Is caring and dedicated.
• Is prepared to work, at times, in the wider community and outdoors and support some of our more vocational provisions

ESPA offers all staff an excellent employment package which includes:

• 6 weeks paid holiday
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Meals provided on shift
• Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
• Intensive induction with continuous training and development
• Excellent Career Progression
• Family Friendly Policies

This position will require an Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you start part way through the academic year, the salary will be reduced based on weeks worked.

Closing: 11/23/2026

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