Learning Support Assistant
| Job Type | Permanent Part Time |
| Location | Sunderland, Tyne and Wear |
| Area | Leeds, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Support Staff |
| Salary | £90 - £105 per day |
| Start Date | September |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | EH070802_1754569406 |
| Job Views | 74 |
- Description
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
- Based in Sunderland
- Start Date: September 2025
- Full-Time, Temporary, Term-Time Only (Ages 11-19)
- PMLD, SLD & Complex Medical Needs
- Part of Thriving and Supportive Trust
Are you kind, patient, and passionate about helping young people with special educational needs reach their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a warm and welcoming Designated Provision in Sunderland.
Our client school provides a highly specialised setting for students aged 11-19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex medical needs. As an LSA, you'll play a vital role in supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom - helping them to communicate, engage in learning, and grow in confidence and independence.
Key Duties:
- Work closely with teachers to support personalised learning activities.
- Provide physical and emotional support to students, including help with mobility, feeding, and communication.
- Assist with personal care routines, including toileting and hygiene, in a respectful and dignified way.
- Support students in using communication aids such as Makaton, PECS, or AAC systems.
- Build trust with all stakeholders to promote consistent care and progress.
What We're Looking For:
- A caring, proactive, and resilient approach to working with young people with high levels of need.
- Experience in a special school, care, or healthcare setting is highly desirable - but full training will be provided.
- Willingness to carry out personal care and medical support (following training and guidance).
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
If you believe every young person deserves to be heard, supported, and celebrated, then we'd love to meet you. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
For more information or to apply, please contact Ed at ehyland@veritas-education.com or apply below.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
