SEMH Learning Support Assistant

We’re Hiring: Advanced Learning Support Assistant

Location: Cramlington
Pay: £90 – £100 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: October 2025

Join a School Where You Can Make a Real Difference

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a passionate and experienced Advanced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students with a range of additional learning needs. You’ll be joining a committed team at a welcoming school in Northumberland where inclusion and pupil progress are at the heart of everything we do.

If you're proactive, empathetic, and dedicated to improving outcomes for young people, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
• Deliver targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy, communication, and social development
• Assist with planning and adapting classroom activities to ensure full participation
• Monitor pupil progress and behaviour, reporting back to teaching staff and parents/carers
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and support services to meet EHCP targets
• Support pupils through transitions within school and to new settings
• Help create inclusive resources and contribute to a supportive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with additional learning needs (preferably in a school setting)
• A relevant Level 3 qualification or above (e.g. Supporting Teaching and Learning, Child Development)
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A calm, patient, and positive approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification or higher in a relevant field
• Previous experience in a UK school (preferred)
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered with the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Work With Us?

• Be part of a dedicated and inclusive school community
• Competitive daily rate and weekly pay
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Ongoing support from your consultant at Teaching Personnel

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to:
Jade.Robinson@teachingpersonnel.com

Interviews and shortlisting will begin shortly – don’t miss your chance to join this rewarding role from October 2025.

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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