High Level Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Higher Level Learning Support Assistant to provide one-to-one and small group support for students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in an educational setting, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills. This full-time role is both rewarding and impactful, contributing to the personal and academic growth of young learners.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people with additional learning needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Behaviour Management

Education

Level 3 teaching/support qualification

Job description

Job Title: Higher Level Learning Support Assistant
Location: Newcastle (NE3)
Salary:90 - 100 per day
Contract Type:Full Time
Start Date:2nd September 2025
Application Deadline: 1st August

This school are passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally and their strong and committed team share their vision of ensuring all their students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect.

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.

• 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
• You will have previous experience working with children and/or young people, preferably within an education setting, or those with a minimum of a level 2 qualification (grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics).

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