Learning Support Assistant

Job Title : Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Location : Secondary School, Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary : £90–£110 per day (PAYE, weekly pay)

Contract : Full-Time, Long-Term

Start Date : ASAP

About the Role

Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Wallsend, Newcastle. In this role, you will work closely with students to provide tailored support, fostering an inclusive and positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Individualised Support : Assist students with diverse learning needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), to access the curriculum effectively.

Classroom Assistance : Support teachers in delivering lessons, managing classroom activities, and maintaining a conducive learning atmosphere.

Behaviour Management : Implement strategies to promote positive behaviour and address any challenges that may arise.

Progress Monitoring : Observe and record students' progress, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Collaboration : Work collaboratively with the school's SEND team, teachers, and parents to ensure the holistic development of students.

✅ Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who :

Experience : Have experience supporting children or young people, preferably in an educational setting.

Skills : Demonstrate patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.

Commitment : Show a genuine desire to help every pupil reach their potential.

Qualifications : Hold relevant qualifications or are willing to undertake training (e.g., SEND and Thrive modules).

Protocol Education Perks

Working with Protocol Education offers numerous benefits :

Weekly Pay : Receive your salary weekly through PAYE—no umbrella companies involved.

Free Training : Access to free online CPD, including behaviour and SEND training modules.

Personalised Support : Benefit from friendly, personalised support from a dedicated consultant.

Referral Bonus : Earn £50 for every friend you refer to Protocol Education.

No Payroll Fees : Enjoy the convenience of no payroll fees.

About the School

The school is a well-established secondary institution in Wallsend, Newcastle, committed to providing high-quality education and support to all students. With a focus on inclusivity and student well-being, the school offers a welcoming environment for both staff and pupils.

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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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