Learning Support Assitant

We are supporting a specialist education setting in Northumberland in their search for a caring, proactive and skilled Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. This provision is committed to ensuring every pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can access a high-quality, inclusive education that enables them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The school’s approach focuses on early identification, personalised support, and creating a learning environment where all children feel safe, valued and able to succeed. If you are passionate about making a difference to young people with additional needs, this is a truly rewarding opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with a range of SEND needs.
• Assist in delivering differentiated and accessible teaching across the curriculum.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing using trauma-informed practice, nurture and restorative approaches.
• Implement personalised interventions such as literacy and numeracy programmes, SEMH mentoring, and therapeutic strategies.
• Follow EHCP outcomes, SEND Support Plans and Behaviour/Regulation Plans consistently.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers and external professionals to ensure coordinated support.
• Encourage pupil voice and independence through positive relationships and tailored strategies.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold an Enhanced Child DBS (Preferred).
• Have experience supporting pupils with SEND (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, trauma).
• Be patient, calm, resilient and able to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Understand or be willing to learn trauma-informed and nurture-based approaches.
• Be confident adapting tasks, materials and expectations to meet individual needs.
• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Beneficial Backgrounds Include:

• SEN Teaching Assistant / LSA experience
• Health & Social Care
• Youth Work or Behaviour Support
• ELSA / SEMH mentoring roles
• Speech & Language support experience
• Care or residential settings
• Sports coaching or mentoring
• Scouts/Guides leadership
• 1:1 academic or behavioural support experience

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

• A dedicated consultant who understands your strengths and career goals
• Competitive weekly pay: £450–£525 per week
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Access to specialist CPD including Autism Awareness, Team Teach and Trauma-Informed Practice
• Opportunities for long-term placements and potential permanent roles
• A Refer a Friend bonus scheme

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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