Learning Support Assistant

The role

We are working with a well-structured, inclusive 11–19 secondary school to recruit a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support pupils across KS3–KS5. The school has clear behaviour expectations, strong pastoral support and a commitment to helping all pupils access a broad, ambitious curriculum.

You will work closely with teachers and SEN/pastoral teams to provide classroom support, targeted interventions, and help pupils build confidence and independence.

Northumberland | Large inclusive 11–19 secondary school
£90 – £110 per day | PAYE | Depending on experience

About the school

• Large 11–19 secondary school with sixth form

• Well-resourced departments and SEN provision

• Calm, respectful learning environment

• Strong emphasis on inclusion, behaviour for learning and wellbeing

• Accessible Northumberland location with good transport links

Key responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN or additional learning needs

• Assist teachers in promoting engagement and understanding

• Support pupils’ behavioural and emotional regulation

• Help monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching/SEN staff

• Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom culture

The ideal candidate

• Experience working with children/young people (education, youth work, care, tutoring)

• Calm, patient and empathetic approach

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Confident supporting behaviour and learning in a secondary setting

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why work with Protocol Education

• PAYE only — no umbrella companies

• Weekly pay with competitive daily rates

• Free access to CPD and safeguarding/SEN training

• Dedicated local consultant support

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

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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