Secondary Learning Support Assistant-Gateshead and Newcastle

Teaching Personnel; Newcastle upon Tyne; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 20.000; Tempo pieno

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Teaching Personnel is recruiting compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistants to support students with additional needs in secondary schools across Gateshead and Newcastle.

The role involves providing 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEN, SEMH and related needs, implementing education and behaviour plans, and collaborating with teachers and SENCOs to create an inclusive learning environment.

Competenze

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH or additional needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships and act as a trusted adult.
• Patient, resilient and confident in managing challenging behaviour when required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child-centred practice.

Mansioni

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEN.
• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and additional learning needs both in and out of the classroom.
• Implement individual education and behaviour support plans.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement with learning.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

Conoscenze

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Safeguarding

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SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location: Gateshead & Newcastle upon Tyne

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: £95 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Teaching Personnel is recruiting compassionate and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants to support students with a range of additional needs in secondary schools across Gateshead and Newcastle.

This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who may have Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, or speech and language difficulties- helping them to access education, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEN.


• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and additional learning needs both in and out of the classroom.


• Implement individual education and behaviour support plans.


• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement with learning.


• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams.


• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or additional needs.


• Can build positive relationships and act as a trusted adult role model.


• Is patient, resilient, and confident managing challenging behaviour when required.


• Has a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.


• Holds a child-centred approach and is committed to safeguarding.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £95 - £110.


• Full-time opportunities with potential permanent positions.


• Access to specialist SEN and behaviour management training.


• Dedicated support from your local Teaching Personnel consultant.


• Opportunities across a range of supportive secondary schools in Gateshead and Newcastle.


• 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.

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.

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.