Learning Support Assistant – Secondary School
Location: Birmingham, B14
Start date: November 2025
Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only
Salary: £90–£110 per day (depending on experience) PAYE
Patient, encouraging, and great at building trust? You could be the difference in a pupil’s school day.
We’re working with a welcoming secondary school looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team. You’ll work closely with students who need extra support whether it’s with learning, confidence, or behaviour helping them stay on track and feel part of school life.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll:
1. Provide 1:1 or small group support for students with additional needs
2. Help pupils stay focused and access the curriculum in class
3. Support emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
4. Adapt materials and activities to suit different learning styles
5. Work closely with SENCOs, teachers, and support staff to meet student needs
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
6. Has experience working with young people, especially in a school or SEND setting
7. Builds strong relationships through patience, empathy, and positivity
8. Can stay calm, organised, and flexible in a busy school environment
9. Understands the importance of inclusion and individual support
10. Holds a DBS on the Update Service or is willing to apply
What You’ll Get
11. A rewarding role where every day matters
12. Weekly PAYE pay no umbrella deductions
13. Supportive team and professional development opportunities
14. Personal guidance from your dedicated Protocol consultant
15. A chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives
Ready to support, encourage, and inspire?
Apply today or get in touch we’d love to help you find a school that values your care and commitment.
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 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.
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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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