Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in the Sunderland area. This is a full-time, ongoing position, offering an immediate start for the right candidate.

Located in North Sunderland, the school is easily accessible from Gateshead, South Tyneside, Washington and surrounding areas, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for a role within a reasonable commute across the North East. The school serves a diverse local community and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where students are supported to achieve their full potential.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with students across a range of subjects, providing general classroom support and helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting students in lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
Encouraging student engagement, confidence and independence
Assisting teachers with classroom activities and resources
Promoting positive behaviour and supporting students to remain focused
Building positive relationships with students and staff

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have experience working with young people, preferably within an educational setting
Be patient, approachable and enthusiastic
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Be able to work effectively as part of a team
Be passionate about helping young people succeed
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Learning Support Assistant or someone looking to gain further experience within education while making a genuine impact on students' lives.

If you're ready for your next role in education, apply today with Protocol Education for this ongoing opportunity.

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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