Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - KS1 Primary School

A friendly and supportive primary school in Forest Hall is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their KS1 team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young learners and helping children thrive both academically and emotionally.

Location: Forest Hall, North Tyneside
Role: Learning Support Assistant (KS1)
Start Date: ASAP / Next Term
Contract: Full-time, term-time only (potential long-term opportunity)

The Role

As a KS1 Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the wider support team to help pupils access learning, build confidence, and make progress in the classroom. You may be supporting small groups or providing targeted 1:1 support depending on pupil needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting learning across KS1 (Year 1 and/or Year 2)
• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils who need additional help
• Assisting with phonics, early reading, writing and number skills
• Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH or speech and language needs (where applicable)
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Helping to create a calm, engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting the class teacher with preparation, resources, and classroom routines

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an LSA who is patient, reliable, and confident supporting children in KS1.

You should have:

• Experience working with children in a primary school setting (KS1 preferred)
• Strong understanding of early learning and phonics
• A calm and consistent approach to behaviour support
• A nurturing and proactive attitude
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Confidence building positive relationships with pupils

Why Apply?

• Work in a welcoming school with a supportive staff team
• Opportunity to make a real difference in early education
• Potential for a long-term role for the right candidate

Apply Now

If you’re an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant looking for a KS1 role in Forest Hall, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today!
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is preferred (or willingness to apply).

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.

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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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