Learning Support Assistant

The Education Network North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised career support

Competitive pay rates

Supportive team atmosphere

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a Newcastle secondary school. This full-time, ongoing role offers £95–£115 per day and a rewarding chance to support students' learning, confidence and development.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist teachers, and help pupils with SEN, promoting an inclusive classroom where every student can succeed. DBS checks will be completed prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with young people (within the past two years).
• Patient, caring and positive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Genuine passion for education and supporting young people's development.
• Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete the required checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help students engage with their learning.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Support students with SEN and additional learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation and confidence in the classroom.
• Help create a supportive, inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to meet students' individual needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Relationship-building

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Newcastle

Full-Time | £95–£115 per day | Ongoing Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them reach their full potential?

The Education Network is seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Newcastle.

This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity, offering a rewarding chance to make a real difference to students' learning, confidence and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help students engage with their learning.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Support students with special educational needs (SEN) and additional learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation and confidence in the classroom.
• Help create a supportive, inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to meet students' individual needs.

The Ideal Candidate

• Recent experience working with young people - must within the past two years.
• A patient, caring and positive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people's development.
• An enhanced DBS check, or a willingness to complete the required checks with our support.

Pay & Opportunity

Pay: £95–£115 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.

Location: Newcastle.

Working pattern: Full-time.

Contract: Ongoing on a long term basis.

Start date: ASAP.

Why Work with The Education Network?

At The Education Network, we are passionate about connecting dedicated education professionals with opportunities where they can make a difference. Our team is committed to providing a professional, supportive recruitment experience and helping you find a role that suits your skills and career goals.

The Education Network Offer

• You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
• An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
• The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.