Level 3 Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD and training

Dedicated education consultant

Long-term and permanent roles

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a Level 3 Learning Support Assistant to join primary schools in Ferryhill, Durham, starting September 2026. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a 8:30am-3:30pm or 8:30am-4:00pm schedule and term-time only.

You will support pupils with SEND, assist classroom activities, and deliver targeted interventions to help students achieve their personal and academic goals, working closely with teachers and support staff.

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience working within a school environment.
• Excellent communication skills with pupils, carers and staff.
• Approachable, caring and patient in interactions with children.

Responsibilities

• Support lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Work with individuals and small groups.
• Deliver structured interventions to raise attainment.
• Support pupils with SEND to access learning.
• Help prepare classroom resources and materials.
• Encourage participation and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils to become more independent.

Skills

Level 3 TA qualification

Excellent communication

Patience and empathy

Teamwork with school staff

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Level 3 Learning Support Assistant – Ferryhill, Durham

Give pupils the support they need to feel confident and achieve their goals.

Protocol Education is seeking Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join supportive primary schools across Ferryhill, Durham, starting this September.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with pupils and wants to play an active role in their academic and personal development. You'll support classroom learning, provide targeted assistance and help pupils overcome barriers to progress.

Role Details

• Full-time
• September 2026 start
• Monday-Friday
• 8:30am-3:30pm or 8:30am-4:00pm
• Term-time only
• Long-term opportunity with permanent potential

Your Day-to-Day Role

• Supporting lessons across the primary curriculum
• Working with individuals and small groups
• Delivering structured interventions
• Supporting pupils with SEND
• Helping prepare classroom resources
• Encouraging participation and positive behaviour
• Supporting pupils to become more independent

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Has experience working within a school environment
• Has excellent communication skills
• Is approachable, caring and patient
• Works well alongside teachers and other school staff
• Is committed to helping children achieve their potential

What Protocol Education Offers

• Competitive daily rates
• Weekly PAYE pay
• FREE CPD and training
• Dedicated education consultant
• Long-term and permanent roles
• Career progression opportunities

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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