Primary LSA - in Education

32.5 hours per week | Term-Time Only

Do you want to go home each day knowing you’ve made a genuine difference?

We are recruiting a caring, patient, and enthusiastic LSA to work 1:1 with a pupil in a supportive Gateshead primary school. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about inclusion and believes every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.

You will become a key adult in the pupil’s school life – supporting them not only with learning but also with confidence, friendships, and emotional well‑being.

• Supporting learning through creative and adapted activities
• Helping the pupil manage transitions and routines
• Using positive reinforcement and behaviour strategies
• Encouraging communication and social interaction
• Celebrating progress – big and small

• A consistent daily routine that fits around your life
• School holidays off – perfect for family time or travel
• The chance to build a meaningful, long-term relationship with a pupil

• No direct school experience is required; however, any background in care, support work, childcare, or working with young people is highly beneficial
• Stays calm, consistent, and resilient in challenging situations
• Is proactive and willing to learn new skills and strategies
• Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team
• Brings energy, encouragement, and a positive mindset every day

• Weekly pay with competitive rates
• Access to accredited training and professional development
• Friendly, ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Flexibility to explore other schools and roles if desired

Sound like a good fit?
Apply now!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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