Learning Support Assistant

First Class Supply; New York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

First Class Supply are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work in partner schools across North Tyneside. You will assist in the educational and social development of pupils under guidance, help implement Individual Education Programmes, and support students with behavioural and emotional needs to participate in activities.

Roles cover Early Years, Primary, Secondary and SEND settings; pay depends on experience and qualifications. Interviews and DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with learning or behavioural needs.
• Ability to work under guidance of teachers.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in educational and social development of pupils under teacher guidance.
• Support implementation of Individual Education Programmes for pupils.
• Assist with recording reading logs and homework diaries and with student records.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Job Summary

Contract Type: Temporary

Working Pattern: Please see advert text

Advert Start Date: 08/09/2026

Advert End Date: 31/10/2026 23:59

Salary: From £14.54 - £15.20 per hour

Job Category: Schools - Teaching Assistant

Vacancy ID: 256060

Employment Location: North Tyneside

Post Number: LSAGNTS

Number of posts: 10

Closing date: 31 Oct

Further Information

First Class Supply are currently recruiting learning support assistants to work within our partner schools throughout North Tyneside.

Main duties include; assisting in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher; assisting in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes for pupils to help monitor their progress; providing support for individual students inside and outside the classroom environment to enable them to fully participate in activities; assisting class teachers with maintaining student records i.e. reading logs, homework diaries etc and supporting students with emotional or behavioural problems and helping to develop their social skills.

Roles are available in Early Years, Primary, Secondary and SEND settings.

Please note that the pay rate will depend of the level of experience and qualification achieved by the post holder.

First Class Supply are a genuine independent Employment Business that specialises in the education sector, currently celebrating 22 hugely successful years in educational recruitment. We have an unrivalled, fantastic reputation for delivering an exceptional, personal service to our partner schools, teachers and support staff alike. The first to forge real partnerships with schools, we are proud that our company ethos to support our local community in real ways has proved truly beneficial. As part of our commitment to our teachers and support staff we offer free, ongoing CPD courses, as well as ongoing professional support by in-house educational industry professionals. We lead, where others follow.

First Class Supply have forged strong partnerships with schools in Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham and Tees Valley.

If you would like to learn more about us and join the largest independent supply teaching agency in the North East visit our website; www.firstclasssupply.co.uk Alternatively, contact us on 0191 251 5566 to speak to one of our friendly team.

Applicants will attend a face-to-face interview, be expected to undergo reference checks and an enhanced DBS disclosure (if not currently held).

First Class Supply is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education.

Supporting documents

Teaching Assistant Job Description.docx (73.81 KB)