Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

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

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in Newcastle upon Tyne to support students in lessons and foster their confidence. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people and demonstrate a calm, caring approach. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development within a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free online CPD

Personal support from a consultant

Long-term opportunity in a supportive school

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting educational needs and promoting positive behavior.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across lessons, including individual and small group work.
• Encourage positive behavior and independence in students.
• Collaborate with SEN and pastoral teams.

Skills

Experience working with young people

A calm, caring approach

Belief in helping pupils feel valued

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

£90 to £115 per day, PAYE

We’re supporting a friendly, community-driven secondary school in the North East that puts pride, respect, and achievement at the heart of everything they do. It’s a place where relationships matter, staff feel supported, and every young person is encouraged to become confident, resilient, and ready for life beyond school.

They’re looking for an LSA who brings warmth, patience, and a steady presence to the classroom.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils across lessons, including 1:1 and small-group work
• Helping students build confidence and independence
• Working alongside the SEN and pastoral teams
• Encouraging positive behaviour and strong routines

What you’ll need

• Experience working with young people
• A calm, caring approach
• A genuine belief in helping pupils feel valued and capable

What you’ll get with Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Free online CPD
• Personal support from your consultant
• A long-term opportunity in a school with a strong wellbeing culture

This is a lovely chance to join a school where every day feels meaningful.

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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