Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. This role involves supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, providing tailored support and fostering positive relationships to enhance their academic and emotional growth.

Benefits

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Full assistance with DBS check

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Strong understanding of SEN and SEMH strategies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Assist in delivering personalized learning plans.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Patience

Nurturing Approach

Education

Experience with Children or Young People

Understanding of SEN and SEMH

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Teaching Personnel

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our dynamic team at a thriving secondary school in Newcastle. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people and support them in achieving their full potential.

About the Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support students across a range of subjects. A key focus of the role will be supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, both in and out of the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEN and SEMH needs

Assist in the delivery of personalised learning plans and behaviour support strategies

Help create an inclusive, supportive, and safe learning environment

Monitor and record student progress and provide feedback to teachers and SENCo

Foster positive relationships with students to support their emotional and academic development

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school or educational setting

A solid understanding of SEN and SEMH and the strategies that support student engagement and progress

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A calm, patient and nurturing approach to supporting students

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Desirable but not essential:

Team Teach or similar training

If you are interested in applying for this role, please contact [emailprotected] or call 0191 223 5071

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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