1:1 Pupil Support

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a resilient, proactive Learning Support Assistant to work 1:1 with a secondary school pupil in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This full-time, term-time role pays £95–£110 per day depending on experience and sits in a supportive school environment.

You will work closely with teaching staff and the SEN team to deliver personalised support and build a trusting relationship with the student.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour in a school setting.
• Calm, confident, and consistent approach to behaviour management.
• Good safeguarding knowledge and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behaviour support throughout the school day.
• Support safeguarding and emotional/physical wellbeing of the pupil.
• De-escalate incidents professionally using established strategies.
• Encourage engagement and reintegration into lessons.
• Deliver personalised interventions for emotional regulation and social skills.
• Maintain clear communication with staff, SENCOs, and carers.

Skills

SEMH experience

Calm demeanour

Empathy

Safeguarding knowledge

Team Teach desirable

Job description

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Start Date: November 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)
• Availability to start immediately and commit to a full‑time role

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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