Learning Support Assistant

Location:

Hexham, Northumberland
Pay: £90–£110 per day (paid weekly via PAYE)
Start:
September 2025

Contract:

Full-time, Term-Time Only

You’re the steady hand in the classroom—the person who just gets it.
And right now, we’ve got a school in Hexham looking for someone exactly like you.

This friendly and inclusive primary school is after a Learning Support Assistant who can offer calm, consistent support to pupils who need a little extra help. Whether it’s boosting confidence, helping with routines, or making learning click, you’ll be right there making a real difference.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs

• Helping children stay engaged, on task, and feeling confident

• Working closely with the SENCO and class teacher to tailor support

• Being that reassuring presence when things feel overwhelming

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting children with SEND (Autism, ADHD, SEMH, etc.)

• A nurturing, patient approach—and a great sense of humour!

• Someone who believes every child deserves to shine

• Bonus if you’re Thrive trained—or ready to train (we’ve got free access for you!)

Why this school?
Supportive staff team that values LSAs
Warm and inclusive ethos
Real focus on pupil wellbeing—not just data

Why Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay, straight to your bank (no umbrella faff)

• Free CPD and Thrive training

• A friendly local consultant who’s got your back

• Long-term opportunities in schools where you’ll feel valued

This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to help pupils grow in confidence, find their voice, and enjoy learning again.

Sound like your kind of role? Apply now and let’s chat about next steps.

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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