Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Newcastle

Protocol Education, a leading education recruitment agency, is looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work in schools across Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring students receive the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Your responsibilities will include :

Supporting students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, helping them to engage with the curriculum.

Assisting teachers in delivering inclusive and engaging lessons.

Adapting learning materials to meet individual needs.

Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting students with emotional and social development.

Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other school staff to implement tailored support strategies.

Assisting with classroom activities and ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.

This role is ideal for candidates looking to gain experience in education, particularly those considering a career in teaching or special educational needs support.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including those with previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Care Worker, or in any role involving children or young people. The ideal candidate will have :

A passion for education and supporting young people.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school setting (though this is not essential).

The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

A proactive and adaptable approach to learning support.

A valid, e nhanced  DBS on the Update Service , or a willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS check .

Why Join Protocol Education?

We believe in supporting our staff just as much as they support students. When you work with Protocol Education, you will benefit from :

PAYE Payroll – We do not use umbrella companies, ensuring you receive fair and transparent pay.

Flexible Working – Choose from a range of short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities that suit your schedule.

Ongoing CPD & Training – Access to professional development courses, including behaviour management, autism awareness, and safeguarding.

Dedicated Consultant Support – A friendly and experienced consultant who will match you with the right roles and provide ongoing guidance.

Refer-a-Friend Bonus – Recommend a colleague and earn £50.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and want to join a supportive and professional agency, apply today!

We look forward to hearing from you.

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 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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