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1:1 Pupil Support

1:1 Pupil Support

Teaching Personnel • Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
27 days ago
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Job description

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time (Mon–Fri, Term Time Only)
Pay: £95 – £110 per day (depending on experience)

Teaching Personnel are seeking a resilient, proactive Learning Support Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with a secondary school pupil displaying challenging behaviour.

This is a full-time position based in a secondary school in Newcastle Upon Tyne, ideal for someone passionate about inclusion, behaviour support, and making a real impact in a young person’s life.

About the Role

As a dedicated 1:1 LSA, your role will focus on helping the pupil stay safe, supported, and engaged throughout the school day. You'll work closely with teaching staff, pastoral leads, and the school’s SEN team to deliver personalised support and build a strong, trusting relationship with the student.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide consistent 1:1 behaviour support throughout the school day
  • Ensure the pupil is safeguarded and supported emotionally and physically
  • De-escalate incidents calmly and professionally using appropriate strategies
  • Encourage engagement with lessons and support re-integration into the classroom
  • Deliver personalised interventions to support emotional regulation and social skills
  • Maintain clear communication with staff, SENCOs, and parents/carers
  • Monitor and report behaviour patterns, progress, and concerns accurately

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working with young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour (school-based preferred)
  • Calm, confident, and consistent approach to behaviour management
  • A patient, empathetic nature with the ability to build strong rapport
  • A good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
  • Ability to work collaboratively with school staff and external agencies
  • Team Teach or other de-escalation training is highly desirable (but not essential)

Requirements

  • Right to work in the UK
  • Must have experience working in a UK school or educational setting
  • Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (on the Update Service or willingness to apply)
  • Relevant experience or qualifications (e.g. Behaviour Support, Youth Work, SEN) preferred
  • Availability to start immediately and commit to a full-time role

Interested? Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting young people with behaviour needs and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to:
Jade.Robinson@teachingpersonnel.com

Early applications are encouraged as the school is looking to appoint as soon as possible.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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