Learning Support Assistant

Are you looking to build a rewarding career in education and make a genuine difference to young people's lives?

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a highly successful secondary school in Hexham, Northumberland. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers and individuals with experience supporting young people to gain valuable classroom experience within a supportive and high-achieving school environment.

The school has a strong reputation for academic excellence, high expectations and outstanding pastoral care. Students are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience and ambition, creating a positive learning environment where every young person is supported to succeed.

Hexham, Northumberland
£92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | September Start | Long-Term Opportunity

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning.
• Support pupils with SEND, Autism (ASC), ADHD and additional learning needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve confidence and attainment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff and families.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive and inclusive school environment.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.

Why This School?

This school prides itself on its culture of Respect, Engage and Aspire, creating an environment where students feel valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work collaboratively to ensure that every young person receives the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

With a strong sense of community and belonging, this is an ideal setting for someone looking to develop their experience within education.

We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, proactive and adaptable attitude.
• The ability to build effective professional relationships.
• Patience, resilience and empathy.
• A commitment to helping students achieve their potential.

Applications are welcomed from:

• Psychology Graduates
• English Graduates
• History Graduates
• Sports Graduates
• Criminology Graduates
• Sociology Graduates
• Teaching Assistants
• Tutors
• Youth Workers
• Sports Coaches
• Aspiring Teachers
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists

Previous school experience is desirable but not essential.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• No umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Apply Today

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference while gaining valuable experience for your future career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this Learning Support Assistant opportunity in Hexham.

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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