Who Are We

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred flexible approach to the care and support we provide.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual making it easier to live learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

Hedleys Collegeis a highquality specialist further education and training provider. We provide education and training for young people aged 1625 with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities who require specialist individual programmes to develop their communication independence and employability skills. We help our learner make successful transitions into adulthood within the Northeast region.

The Role

We are currently recruitingfor a Higher Level Learning Support Assistant to work in Hedleys college full time working hours are 37 hours per week Mondays to Fridays between the hours of 8.30 5pm term time only.

It is important to be a real team player. Flexibility with an ability to adapt and respond to evolving situations is an important skill for our team that helps us maintain the highest level of care and support.

If you think you have what it takes to join our team we would love to hear from you.

Please click here for the job description

Why Work for Us

Percy Hedley College encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities both within school and across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• Wellbeing support (including occupational health physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme. (Contributions can be matched up to 5%.)
• Induction and ongoing training.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Click here for more information on the benefits available: are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing and online checks in line with our regulators legislation requirements .

Please note it is anoffence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately. As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records selfdeclaration form prior to interview.

Please access the following link for our safeguarding policy:

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