Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education support services provider is looking for a Learning Support Assistant in Newcastle, North Tyneside, and Northumberland. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates interested in a career in education. You'll assist students with their learning, helping them grow and succeed in a supportive environment. Offering pay rates of £90–£110 per day, the position can be flexible for full-time or part-time work, with ongoing support and free training provided.

Benefits

Free access to CPD Academy

Ongoing support from local consultant

Free Thrive training

Qualifications

• Recent graduate interested in teaching, psychology, SEND, or youth work.
• Enjoy working with children and building relationships.
• Patient, reliable, and proactive in supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
• Assist children requiring extra encouragement.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.
• Maintain a calm and positive presence in the classroom.

Skills

Enjoy working with children

Building relationships

Patient and reliable

Education

Any degree

Job description

Overview

Learning Support Assistant

Thinking about a career in education but not ready to jump straight into teaching? This is a brilliant first step.

We’re supporting schools across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland who are looking for Graduate Learning Support Assistants to work alongside teachers and pupils in the classroom. You’ll be helping children stay focused, build confidence and feel supported throughout the school day.

Newcastle, North Tyneside & Northumberland
£90–£110 per day

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils one-to-one or in small groups
• Helping children who need a bit of extra encouragement
• Working closely with teachers and support staff
• Being a calm, positive presence in the classroom

You’ll suit this role if

• Are a recent graduate, any degree welcome
• Are considering teaching, psychology, SEND or youth work
• Enjoy working with children and building relationships
• Are patient, reliable and happy to get involved

What’s in it for you

• £90–£110 per day, paid weekly via PAYE
• Flexible full-time or part-time work
• Free access to our CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a friendly, local consultant

Not Thrive trained yet? No problem. We offer free Thrive training, which schools love and gives you practical tools to support pupils’ emotional wellbeing.

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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