LSA

Prospero Teaching; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching invites applications for a Learning Support Assistant in Newcastle. You will support pupils aged 11-19 across KS3- KS5 with tailored strategies, focusing on 1:1 and small group work to help them access the curriculum and achieve progress.

Hours are 08:30–15:30, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £15–£16.50 per hour. This temporary role may lead to permanent opportunities for the right candidate and requires an updated DBS and right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or setting, ideally within a school environment
• Supporting teacher or child-care related qualification (desired, not a must)
• Confident working on a 1:1 basis or within a group setting
• An ability to build healthy relationships with pupils and staff
• Kind, positive and proactive nature
• Right to work in the UK
• Hold an updated DBS certificate on the update service or the willingness to process a new application
• Professional child or care-related references covering the last two years

Responsibilities

• Supporting students and pupils aged 11-19 across all year groups, depending on preference and specialism
• Provide effective learning methods and support pupils on a 1:1 basis, providing the tools and knowledge for the pupil to succeed
• Support students within a small group, typically between 3-5 pupils
• Maintain accurate records tracking the progress of the pupil's breakthroughs and accomplishments and identifying where they made require additional help

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Alnwick.

Are you looking for a new learning support assistant opportunity? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting on behalf of secondary schools looking for LSA's in Newcastle to work support pupils across KS3, KS4 and KS5 settings. Your role will be focused on identifying where the pupils are struggling and providing specific tailored training and support ensuring they have the tools and encouragement to succeed.

About the role:

• Supporting students and pupils aged 11-19 across all year groups, depending on preference and specialism.
• Provide effective learning methods and support pupils on a 1:1 basis, providing the tools and knowledge for the pupil to succeed.
• Support students within a small group, typically between 3-5 pupils
• Maintain accurate records tracking the progress of the pupil's breakthroughs and accomplishments and identifying where they made require additional help.

Pay, hours and contract:

• Pay: Between 15 - 16.50 per hour
• Hours: 08:30am - 15:30pm, Monday - Friday
• Contract: Full time, temporary with the potential of going permanent
• Start date: September 2026
• Location: Newcastle

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role or setting, ideally within a school environment
• Supporting teacher or child-care related qualification (desired, not a must)
• Confident working on a 1:1 basis or within a group setting
• An ability to build healthy relationships with pupils and staff
• Kind, positive and proactive nature
• Right to work in the UK
• Hold an updated DBS certificate on the update service or the willingness to process a new application
• Professional child or care-related references covering the last two years

About Prospero:

• Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.
• We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.