Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

The role

We are working with a welcoming 11–18 secondary school to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils across KS3–KS5. This role involves 1:1 and small group support, helping students with SEN, SEMH, or additional learning needs access the curriculum and build confidence.

Northumberland | Well-connected, inclusive secondary school
£90 – £110 per day | PAYE | Depending on experience

About the school

• Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and pastoral support

• Calm, structured classrooms with clear behaviour expectations

• Supportive SEN and pastoral teams

• Sixth form providing both academic and vocational pathways

• Easily accessible via public transport and main roads

Key responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN, SEMH, or other additional learning needs

• Assist teachers in-class and provide targeted interventions

• Encourage engagement, independence, and positive behaviour

• Build strong, professional relationships with pupils

• Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment

The ideal candidate

• Experience working with children or young people in school, youth work, or care

• Patient, adaptable, and nurturing

• Confident supporting behaviour and engagement in a secondary setting

• SEN experience is desirable but not essential

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

Why work with Protocol Education

• PAYE only – no umbrella companies

• Weekly pay and competitive rates

• Access to CPD, safeguarding, and SEN training

• Dedicated consultant support

• Opportunities for long-term or 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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