Learning Support Assistant

We are working with a  large, high-achieving secondary school with a strong focus on inclusion and student wellbeing  to recruit a  Learning Support Assistant . The role involves supporting pupils across  KS3–KS5 , working closely with teaching staff, the SEN team, and pastoral leads.

Northumberland | High-performing secondary school in a well-connected suburban setting

£90 – £110 per day | PAYE | Depending on experience

The role

Provide 1 : 1 and small group support for students with SEN or additional learning needs

Support pupils to access a challenging, academic curriculum

Assist in maintaining focus, confidence, and engagement in lessons

Support emotional regulation and independence where required

Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams

About the school

11–18 secondary school with a large, successful sixth form

Strong emphasis on pupils feeling safe, supported, and able to achieve exceptionally well

Clear behaviour expectations and structured classroom routines

Well-established SEN provision with a strong inclusive ethos

Located in a popular Northumberland town with good bus routes and road links, suitable for commuting from Newcastle and surrounding areas

The ideal candidate

Experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, tutoring, etc.)

Calm, patient, and proactive approach

Confident supporting SEN and SEMH needs

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why work with Protocol Education

PAYE only – no umbrella companies

Weekly pay with competitive daily rates

Access to CPD including SEN, behaviour, and safeguarding training

Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant

Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

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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