Learning Support Assistant

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: SEN Support Jobs
Reference: L1745744
Salary: £83 - 100 per day
Job Published: 10 days ago

Wanting to make a start in education? Want some real-world experience before you dive headfirst into your PGCE? One of our Learning Support roles in Newcastle might just be for you.

Protocol Education is a market leading supply agency seeking to hire inspiring individuals who want to change career or progress their career.

As an LSA (Learning Support Assistant) you will work alongside teachers in supporting the educational growth and development of students either in a group setting or on a 1-1 basis. You will assist in the day-to-day operations of a class and liaison with faculty to ensure student needs are met.

The role of a Cover supervisor is a fantastic way to get your foot in the world of teaching. When a class is missing its teacher the Cover support steps up. Although not strictly teaching the class, you would lead and guide them through work provided and assist in understanding the topic and problem solving for the presented activities.

your roles may include,

  • Working collaboratively with teachers to ensure educational plans are carried out to an industry standard.
  • Aiding students in accessing and understanding the curriculum.
  • Monitoring behaviour and welfare of pupils throughout each day.
  • Helping to ensure all students have access to equal opportunities.
  • To be vigilant in safeguarding.
  • Presenting cover lessons to classrooms.
  • Supervising and supporting pupils while they attempt tasks.
  • Aiding students in accessing and understanding the curriculum.

What we can give you,

  • Firsthand experience in a classroom.
  • Free online training courses.
  • Continued support in job searching.

Pay scale depends on skills and experience. 

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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