Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Gateshead

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Full-Time

Pay: £90–£110 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential? Do you have the patience, empathy, and enthusiasm to make a positive impact in the classroom?

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join welcoming and inclusive schools across Gateshead from September 2026. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support pupils with additional needs, helping them thrive both academically and socially.

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
• Work closely with class teachers to support learning and classroom activities
• Encourage pupil engagement, confidence, and independence
• Help students achieve their individual academic and social goals
• Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families where appropriate

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEND (desirable but not essential)
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Are patient, caring, and committed to supporting individual learning needs
• Can build positive relationships and act as a role model for pupils
• Are enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference in education

• Competitive daily rates of pay (£90–£110 per day)
• PAYE payment structure – no umbrella companies
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to high-quality CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within supportive school settings
• Potential for long-term and permanent career opportunities

If you're ready to inspire, support, and empower young people in their educational journey, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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