Job Title: Learning Support Assistant – Secondary
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £90–£110 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: Immediate
Support that changes futures ✨
We’re looking for a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join one of our partner secondary schools in Newcastle. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people—helping them overcome challenges, stay engaged in lessons, and grow in confidence every day.
What you’ll be doing:
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Providing 1:1 or small group support across a range of subjects
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Helping students access learning and build independence
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Supporting behaviour and encouraging positive routines
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Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
What we’re looking for:
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Experience working with young people (in schools or similar settings)
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A calm, encouraging, and approachable manner
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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A genuine commitment to helping pupils succeed in and out of the classroom
Why join Protocol Education?
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Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella company deductions
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Free access to our online CPD Academy
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Personalised support from a dedicated local consultant
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Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
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Referral scheme – earn rewards for recommending friends
Apply today and take the next step in your career while making a lasting impact in Newcastle secondary schools.
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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