Learning Support Assistant

Location: Northumberland
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Secondary Support
Reference: 141424529
Salary: Salary info - subject to experience
Job Published: 9 days ago

Learning Support Assistant Wanted – Secondary School in Northumberland

Location: Northumberland
Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Contract Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (Temporary, Long-Term, or Permanent)
Salary: £75 - £90 per day (depending on experience)

Do you have a passion for supporting young learners and helping them achieve their full potential? Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Northumberland.


About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and students to provide tailored support in the classroom. Your role will be key in helping students overcome challenges, build confidence, and succeed academically.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support students with special educational needs (SEN) or additional learning needs.
  • Assist in planning and delivering differentiated activities.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Provide one-to-one or small group support as needed.
  • Monitor and record student progress, feeding back to teachers and parents where appropriate.

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience in a classroom or SEN setting is desirable.
  • A caring and patient approach to supporting young people.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • A genuine passion for helping students achieve their potential.
  • Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning) are a bonus but not essential.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

Competitive Pay Rates: Earn up to £90 per day for your skills and dedication.
Free CPD Training: Boost your expertise with our professional development programs.
Exclusive Roles: Access exciting opportunities across Northumberland.
Dedicated Support: A team of friendly consultants to guide you through the process.
Flexible Work: Full-time, part-time, and long-term roles to suit your lifestyle.

Apply here or email francesca.barton@protocol-education.com

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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