Learning Support Assistant

Are you looking for a new opportunity in education?
Are you available on a full-time or part-time basis?
A great opportunity for graduates in psychology, sports science, or childhood studies.
If so, we want to hear from you!

No previous school experience is required to be successful in these roles!

• Multiple positions available
• Long-term and short-term opportunities available

Teaching Personnel is assisting primary schools in Newcastle to recruit Learning Support Assistants. These roles provide excellent support to children aged 4–11, particularly those with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs) and/or ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition), who may sometimes display challenging behavior.

The schools we partner with have experienced Senior Managers, Teachers, and Learning Support Staff skilled in managing ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, Asperger’s, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

As a Learning Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging positive choices and behavior
• Providing general support within the classroom
• Collaborating with SENCOs and class teachers

We are looking for individuals from a range of backgrounds. Whether you're an experienced SEN support assistant, a graduate seeking experience in specialist provision, or have prior experience as a support/care worker, you are welcome to apply. While experience supporting individuals with additional needs is desirable, it is not essential. We are also interested in hearing from you if you have worked in education at any level – primary, secondary, college, or university.

Next Steps:
If you are interested, please submit your CV, and we will be in touch to discuss suitable positions.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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