15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    5 November 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - to 31st July 2027

Full time equivalent salary

£SFCA Support Staff Pay Scale Pt. 8-12: £26,343 - £29,544 pro rata (Actual Salary: £23,642 - £26,516 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

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.

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.

    • What the school offers its staff

    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.

     

    Further information about the job

    The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
    Visas cannot be sponsored.
    If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

    Commitment to safeguarding

    An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service.

    An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.

    Applying for the job

    Apply for the job by following the link below.

    CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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    Additional documents

    If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

    LSA JDPS Jan26.docx - 509 KB (opens in new tab)
    NALP Work With Us, October 2026.pdf - 1.71 MB (opens in new tab)

    About Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College

    Organisation type
    Academy, ages 16 to 19
    Education phase
    Sixth form or FE college
    Size
    No information available
    Age range
    16 to 19
    Ofsted report
    View Ofsted report
    Website
    Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College website
    Email address
    vwilkinson@g.qeliz.ac.uk
    Phone number
    01325 461315
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    Inspiring generations of young people to achieve their careers and personal aspirations, Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is proud to provide a high quality and vibrant education for 16-19 year olds across Darlington, County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire. As part of our team, we will ensure that you will benefit from a dynamic, ambitious and supportive atmosphere where you are respected as a professional and empowered to achieve your individual goals.

    In our latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, QE was awarded the following judgements, with no recommendations for improvement:

    Overall effectiveness – Outstanding
    The quality of education – Outstanding
    Behaviour and attitudes – Outstanding
    Personal development – Outstanding
    Leadership and management – Outstanding
    Education programmes for young people – Outstanding
    Provision for learners with high needs - Outstanding

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