Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant focuses on support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.

What the role involves

• Support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.
• Work with teachers, children, learners, families, or colleagues to keep progress and safety on track.

Skills and requirements

• Experience working with children or young people (education.
• Relevant teaching, classroom, childcare, QTS, SEN, safeguarding, or early-years experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

• We’re working with a well-established secondary school in Northumberland to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils across KS3–KS5.
• Develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN, SEMH, or additional learning needs.
• Convenient location in Northumberland with accessible transport connections for staff travelling from surrounding areas.

Candidate fit

• patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners

Additional role context

• It would suit someone who can bring care, youth work, tutoring, etc.) to the role.
• The school offers a broad, knowledge-rich curriculum and a supportive culture where students are encouraged to engage.
• Large, inclusive 11–18 secondary with sixth form.