Learning Support Assistant

A client school in the Northumberland area NE61 is seeking a confident, supportive and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our SEND team. This role involves working closely with students who have a range of additional needs, with a particular focus on supporting learning within English lessons up to GCSE level.

If you are passionate about helping young learners overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their full potential, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEND, primarily within English.
Assist learners in developing reading, writing and comprehension skills.
Confidently support content up to GCSE level.
Collaborate with teaching staff to deliver personalised learning approaches.
Encourage independence, resilience and positive learning behaviours.
Adapt tasks and resources to suit individual learning needs.
Support classroom management and contribute to a calm, supportive learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will:

Be confident supporting GCSE-level English (spoken and written).
Have experience working with students with SEND (ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, communication needs, SEMH).
Be patient, consistent and committed to student progress.
Work effectively as part of a team and follow teacher guidance.
Be proactive, enthusiastic and able to build positive relationships with learners.
Beneficial Backgrounds Include:

Previous Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant roles
English tutoring or literacy support experience
Youth work or mentoring
Health and Social Care
Behaviour support roles
Graduates with strong English skills
Classroom experience within secondary or SEND environments
What Teaching Personnel Offer:

A dedicated consultant supporting your education career
Competitive weekly pay: £450–£525 per week
PAYE weekly pay
Access to CPD courses including Literacy Support, Safeguarding and SEN training
Opportunity for long-term and permanent placements
Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you are confident in supporting English up to GCSE level and passionate about helping students with SEND achieve their best, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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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