Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant)

Protocol Education Ltd; Ashington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a vibrant 11–19 academy in Ashington. The role involves supporting secondary students to help them access learning, build confidence, and overcome educational barriers. This is a temporary position with potential for permanence, offering dedicated support and a collaborative school community. Applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and a valid DBS check is required.

Benefits

Dedicated support throughout placement

Access to Thrive training

Collaborative school community

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

Rewarding role helping young people

Qualifications

• Support students across the secondary phase.
• Assist in overcoming barriers to learning.
• Facilitate a warm learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Help students access learning materials.
• Encourage personal development and confidence.
• Work collaboratively within a school team.

Skills

Supporting students

Confidence-building

Flexible approach

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant)

Pay: £90–£110 per day
Start Date: ASAP / January 2026 (negotiable)

Role Expectations

You’ll support students across the secondary phase, helping them access learning, develop confidence and overcome barriers to success. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a caring, flexible environment and wants to make a real difference each day.

About the Role

Join a vibrant 11–19 academy with a warm Christian ethos and inclusive culture that champions each child’s development. Pupils are encouraged to “let their light shine”, supported by caring staff and a curriculum rich in opportunity — from vocational pursuits to academic ambition and community engagement. The school serves a wide catchment including Ashington, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea and Lynemouth.

Located just a short walk from local bus routes on Academy Road, it’s easy to reach from Ashington town centre. Local buses run frequently from nearby stations and the Metro network at Northumberland Park is also accessible with a short connection.

Perks of Working for Protocol

• Dedicated support from Protocol Education throughout your placement

• Access to Thrive training (free and boosts your CV)

• A warm, collaborative school community

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

• Rewarding role helping young people meet their full potential

Please note: A valid DBS is required (we can support you to arrange this if needed).

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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