Flexible Learning Support Assistant – SEND (Newcastle)

GSL Education - Newcastle; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support throughout your job

Flexible working opportunities

Training courses access

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

GSL Education - Newcastle in Newcastle is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team for a full-time/flexible role starting September 2026. You will support pupils in learning and help them achieve their full potential within the classroom.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children or young people, be patient and adaptable, and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. DBS required; experience with SEND is desirable; competitive daily pay and consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Patient, adaptable and supportive in approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Confident supporting pupils with varying abilities and needs.
• Experience supporting SEND pupils desirable.
• SEN Teaching Assistant or HLTA experience is an advantage.
• Confident supporting pupils with additional needs including ASD, ADHD and SEMH.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to apply.
• Fully checkable work history.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom.
• Working with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
• Delivering targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
• Promoting positive behaviour and classroom engagement.
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs where required.
• Encouraging pupil confidence, independence and participation.
• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Strong communication

Teamwork

SEND support

SEN HLTA experience

ASD ADHD SEMH understanding

DBS Update Service

Job description

GSL Education - Newcastle in Newcastle is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team for a full-time/flexible role starting September 2026. You will support pupils in learning and help them achieve their full potential within the classroom.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children or young people, be patient and adaptable, and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. DBS required; experience with SEND is desirable; competitive daily pay and consultant