Learning Support Assistant - Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (Northern Arch Learning Trust)


Company:	Darlington Borough Council
Salary:	£20,001 to £30,000 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Darlington, DL1 5QT
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	12 Nov 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

Learning Support Assistant

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Full Time, 37 hours per week. Fixed Term to 31.07.27, Term Time Only

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SFCA Support Staff Pay Scale Pt. 8-12:andnbsp; andpound;26,343 - andpound;29,544 pro rata

(Actual Salary:andnbsp; andpound;23,642 - andpound;26,516 per annum)

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To commence 1st January 2027 or sooner if possible

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Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential?

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Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support team. Working under the direction of the Head of Additional Learning Support (SENDCo), you will play a vital role in supporting students with specific learning difficulties and disabilities to succeed in their studies and college life.

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As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

Support students with specific learning difficulties and disabilities within lessons and across the college.

Prepare learning materials and resources to meet individual needs.

Assist students in the use of assistive technology to enhance their learning.

Help identify and assess student learning support requirements.

Maintain accurate records of support provided.

Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure students receive the best possible support.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience supporting learners on a one-to-one basis or in groups.

Has strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Understands the learning process and can build effective relationships with young people aged 16-19.

Is well organised, adaptable and committed to ongoing professional development.

Enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to helping students achieve their potential.

Experience of supporting students with additional learning needs would be desirable.andnbsp;

At Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, you will be joining a supportive and ambitious college community with an excellent reputation for student success, inclusion and staff development. We are committed to creating an environment where every student can thrive.

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To discuss the post please contact Victoria Wilkinson, SENCO on Telephone: 01325 461315 or andnbsp;vwilkinson@g.qeliz.ac.uk

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Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team at people@nalp.org.ukandnbsp;andnbsp;

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Closing date: 12noon Friday 20 November 2026

Interviews: to be confirmed

Northern Arch Learning Partnership and its partner schools are passionate about safeguarding the welfare of pupils and maximising their life chances. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.andnbsp;

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