Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 22,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE CPD including safeguarding training

FREE Thrive training

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities for long-term placements

Job summary

A supportive and inclusive education provider is looking for a Learning Support Assistant in Gateshead. This role provides an opportunity to support pupils with diverse learning needs through engagement and encouragement. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and a patient approach. This position offers weekly pay, ongoing support, and training in safeguarding and emotional wellbeing. Suitable for both experienced candidates and newcomers to education, with the potential for long-term placements.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• A patient, caring, and reliable approach is necessary.
• Good communication skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning and engagement in the classroom.
• Assist pupils one-on-one or in small groups.
• Help pupils build confidence and independence.
• Support classroom routines and transitions.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Patient, caring, and reliable approach

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn and take guidance

Job description

We are working in partnership with a supportive and inclusive primary school in Gateshead to recruit a Learning Support Assistant for supply and long-term opportunities. The school supports pupils with a range of learning needs and places strong emphasis on patience, encouragement and positive relationships.

The leadership team understands that the right attitude is just as important as experience and is happy to support Learning Support Assistants who are new to education but keen to learn.

Gateshead | Easily accessible by car and public transport
£90 – £120 per day | PAYE | Paid weekly

About the role

• Supporting pupils with learning and engagement in the classroom
• Working 1:1 or in small groups
• Helping pupils build confidence and independence
• Supporting classroom routines and transitions
• Working closely with teachers and SEN staff

About the school

• Inclusive primary school with a strong community ethos
• Calm, structured learning environment
• Clear routines and supportive behaviour systems
• Approachable and experienced leadership team

The ideal candidate

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential
• A patient, caring and reliable approach
• Willingness to learn and take guidance
• Good communication skills

Why work through Protocol Education

• Weekly pay through PAYE only
• FREE CPD, including safeguarding and SEN training
• FREE Thrive training focused on emotional wellbeing
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term placements

Apply now to start a rewarding support role with the right training and guidance in place.

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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