Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (1:1) - Newcastle-under-Lyme
Part-Time | 3 Days Per Week | September - Christmas 2026

Aspire People are recruiting on behalf of one of our valued partnership academy schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to a young person's education by providing 1:1 support within a welcoming and inclusive secondary school environment.

The role is three days per week and is expected to run from September until the Christmas break 2026, with the possibility of extension for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a student, helping them access learning across the curriculum.
Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil.
Support the student's academic progress, confidence and independence.
Work closely with teaching staff and the SEND team to deliver personalised support.
Encourage engagement and positive behaviour both in and out of the classroom.
Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of the student.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school or educational setting.
A calm, patient and caring approach.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to motivate and support students to achieve their potential.
Experience supporting children with additional needs is desirable but not essential.
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
Why Choose Aspire People?

When you register with Aspire People, you'll benefit from:

Competitive rates of pay.
Dedicated support from Emily Kramer, Staffordshire Secondary Consultant.
Access to exclusive vacancies within our partnership schools.
A straightforward registration process.
Weekly pay.
Holiday pay.
Ongoing support throughout your placement.
Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles across Staffordshire.
£100 joining bonus after completing your qualifying number of days.
Earn up to £250 through our Refer a Friend scheme.
Your Local Consultant

This September marks Emily Kramer's 16th academic year with Aspire People, supporting secondary schools across Staffordshire. Emily has built long-standing relationships with local schools and takes pride in matching outstanding education professionals with rewarding opportunities.

You'll receive a personal, honest and supportive recruitment service from your initial registration through to your placement and beyond.

Aspire People - Approved on the GCA Framework

Aspire People are proud to have been awarded Lot 1 and Lot 2 on the Government Commercial Agreement (GCA) Framework. From September, schools recruiting agency staff through the framework are required to use an approved supplier, giving our candidates access to a wide range of opportunities across our partnership schools.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting young people and would like to make a genuine difference in a student's education, we'd love to hear from you.

Emily Kramer
Education Consultant - Staffordshire Secondary Schools
(phone number removed)

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks