Learning Support Assistant (Temporary)

Location: Middlesbrough

Contract: Full Time, Temporary

Duration: August 2026 - December 2026

Make a Difference Every Day

We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our specialist land management college in Middlesbrough. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with a range of additional learning needs as they develop practical skills and qualifications in agriculture.

Working alongside teaching staff and the wider learner support team, you will help students with moderate to complex additional needs to access learning, build confidence and achieve their individual goals in both classroom and practical agricultural environments.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide individual and small-group support to students studying agricultural courses. You will adapt your approach to meet each learner's needs, encouraging independence while ensuring they can participate safely and successfully in all aspects of college life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and in-class learning support for students with additional needs.
• Supporting learners during practical agricultural sessions, including work in outdoor and farm-based environments.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and personal development.
• Assisting with implementing learning strategies and support plans.
• Promoting student wellbeing, engagement and positive behaviour.
• Working collaboratively with lecturers, therapists, parents/carers and other professionals to ensure students receive the support they need.
• Maintaining accurate records of learner progress and support provided.
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and equality policies at all times.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting young people with additional learning needs.
• Patient, caring and adaptable in their approach.
• Confident building positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Able to remain calm and positive in challenging situations.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable working in both classroom and practical outdoor agricultural settings.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs, including moderate to complex needs.
• Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• The ability to work full time from August 2026 until December 2026.

Desirable

• Experience within further education or specialist education settings.
• Knowledge of SEND, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and associated needs.
• An interest in agriculture, land management or outdoor learning.
• Relevant qualifications in education, care or learning support.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to students' lives.
• A supportive and experienced staff team.
• A unique specialist learning environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• The chance to work within an inspiring agricultural and land-based setting.

If you are committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: August 2026

Contract End Date: December 2026

This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and all appropriate pre-employment checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.