Learning Support Assistant- Specialist School

3 days ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

A specialist school in Gateshead is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join their friendly, supportive team. The school works with pupils who have a range of additional needs, and they’re hoping to find someone who can offer patience, encouragement, and a calm presence throughout the day.This role is perfect for someone who enjoys helping children feel settled, confident, and ready to learn. You’ll work closely with teachers and support staff to create routines that help pupils feel safe, while offering steady guidance during lessons and activities.What you’ll be doing as a learning support assistant  Supporting pupils during lessons, group activities, and individual tasks. Helping to create a positive, consistent learning environment that suits each pupil’s needs. Assisting teachers with adapted activities and personalised learning approaches. Building trusting relationships with pupils and offering reassurance whenever needed. Requirements  A caring and patient individual who genuinely enjoys supporting young people. Good communication skills and a willingness to follow guidance from staff. Someone reliable, adaptable, and happy to work as part of a wider team. Experience is welcome but not essential, as the school provides training and support for the right person. What you’ll receive at Protocol Education Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella deductions. Free CPD through our online training academy, including SEND and behaviour courses. Support from a consultant who understands specialist schools and will guide you throughout. Opportunities to grow within the school and develop long-term skills in SEN support. If you’d like to play an important role in helping pupils feel confident and supported each day, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Apply now and we’ll be in touch with the next steps.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 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.



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