Learning Support Assistant - Newcastle Schools
Do you have a passion for supporting students with additional learning needs? Are you dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential? Protocol Education is currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work in schools across Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in students' lives.
Your Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be responsible for providing one-to-one and small group support for students, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Supporting students in accessing the curriculum and achieving their academic goals.
- Assisting with personalised learning plans and adapting resources to meet the needs of individual students.
- Encouraging students to build confidence in their abilities and fostering a love for learning.
- Providing emotional and behavioural support to students when necessary, ensuring a positive and safe environment.
- Assisting teachers with the delivery of lessons and supporting classroom management.
- Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to both teachers and parents where appropriate.
What We’re Looking For:
- A compassionate and patient individual who is dedicated to supporting students with additional needs.
- Previous experience working with children, particularly those with SEN, is desirable but not essential.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- A flexible, adaptable approach to working with diverse learners.
- An understanding of SEN strategies and techniques is beneficial, but training will be provided.
Why Work with Protocol Education?
- Competitive pay rates and benefits.
- Ongoing support, training, and professional development opportunities.
- A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to students’ academic and emotional well-being.
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
- Opportunities for career progression in the education sector.
✨ This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting students and looking to make a positive impact on their learning and development. Join us and help create an inclusive and empowering environment for all students.
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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