The role
We are working with a welcoming and inclusive 11–18 secondary school serving pupils from a range of local communities. The school places strong emphasis on pastoral care, inclusivity, and positive relationships, making this an excellent setting for a Learning Support Assistant who wants to make a real impact.
You’ll be supporting students across KS3–KS5, working both 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils to engage with learning, regulate emotions, and build confidence in the classroom.
Northumberland | Large secondary campus with strong community links
£90 – £110 per day | PAYE | Depending on experience
About the school
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Values-led school with a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and aspiration
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Calm, supportive culture with clear expectations for behaviour and learning
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Mix of academic and vocational pathways, including a well-established sixth form
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Easily accessible from across South East Northumberland, with good public transport links and on-site parking
Key responsibilities
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Provide classroom-based support alongside teaching staff
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Deliver targeted interventions for pupils with SEND, SEMH, or additional needs
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Support behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation
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Build positive, consistent relationships with pupils
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Contribute to a safe, supportive learning environment
The ideal candidate
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Experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, etc.)
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Calm, patient, and resilient approach
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Confident supporting behaviour and engagement in a secondary setting
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SEN experience is desirable but not essential
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Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why work with Protocol Education?
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Competitive PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
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Weekly pay and transparent rates
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Ongoing CPD and access to online training
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Dedicated consultant who knows your local schools
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Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
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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