Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – North Tyneside

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in North Tyneside. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed practitioner who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed both academically and personally throughout their secondary education.

• Support teaching and learning across a range of secondary subjects, working with individuals and small groups.
• Assist classroom teachers in delivering engaging, accessible, and differentiated learning activities.
• Provide targeted support to pupils with additional learning needs, including SEND where required.
• Help maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support pupils’ academic progress as well as their social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Encourage engagement, independence, and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Adapt resources and approaches to meet the needs of individual learners.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, SENCOs, and external agencies where appropriate.
• Monitor and provide feedback on pupil progress and engagement.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and school policies are followed at all times.

• Experience working with young people in a secondary school or similar setting.
• Strong communication, behaviour management, and teamwork skills.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach when working with adolescents.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• An understanding of inclusive education and supporting learners with additional needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks in line with regulatory requirements and the REC Code of Professional Practice. Education World is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.