Advanced Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Cramlington; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an Advanced Learning Support Assistant to provide high-quality support for students with additional learning needs. This dynamic role involves collaboration with teaching staff and external specialists to implement tailored support strategies and engage with pupils in developing essential skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with additional learning needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Deliver targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy.
• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress and behaviour.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Behaviour Management

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Job Title: Advanced Learning Support Assistant (ALSA)
Location:Cramlington
Salary:90 - 100 per day
Contract Type:Full Time
Start Date:September 2025
Application Deadline: 1st August

Here at Teaching Personnel, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Advanced Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team and play a key role in delivering high-quality support to students with additional learning needs.

As an Advanced Learning Support Assistant (ALSA), you will work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists to implement support strategies tailored to individual learners. You will provide targeted academic, emotional, and behavioural support, helping to raise achievement and promote positive outcomes across all key stages.

This is a rewarding and dynamic role for someone who is proactive, skilled in inclusive practice, and committed to improving life chances for young people.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with a range of SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.

• Deliver targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy, communication, and social skills.

• Assist in planning and adapting classroom activities to ensure accessibility and engagement for all learners.

• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress and behaviour, feeding back to staff and parents/carers as appropriate.

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and support services to implement EHCP targets and personalised learning plans.

• Support transitions, both within school and between educational settings.

• Contribute to the development of inclusive teaching resources and strategies.

• Experience working with children or young people with additional learning needs, preferably in a school or educational setting.

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above (e.g. Supporting Teaching and Learning, Child Development, or equivalent).

• Strong communication, interpersonal and behaviour management skills.

• Empathy, patience, and a positive, solution-focused approach.

• Ability to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

• Enhanced Child workforce DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one
• Level 3 teaching/support qualification or higher
• Previous experience working in a UK school (preferred)

Apply today through Teaching Personnel and kickstart your career. If interested send your CV to Jade.