Learning Support Assistant – Gateshead
Start Date: May 2026
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £90- £105 a day (experience dependent)
Are you driven by a passion to support young people and help them succeed? Do you want a role where every day truly matters? Teaching Personnel is looking for enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistants to join inclusive and supportive schools across Gateshead.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in empowering students with additional needs, helping them grow in confidence and achieve their full potential.
About the Role
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEND
- Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning support
- Help pupils develop both academically and socially
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have experience working with children with SEN (desirable but not essential)
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Show patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting students
- Be proactive, adaptable, and committed to student development
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Paid via PAYE – no umbrella companies
- Competitive daily rates based on experience
- Access to CPD and valuable training opportunities
If you're ready to make a real difference in students’ lives and gain valuable experience in education, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and begin your journey with Teaching Personnel.
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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