About the role
Learning Support Assistant
Durham
£13.68 per hour
Full Time
The School and Role
Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs succeed?
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, rewarding environment?
Are you looking for a meaningful career supporting young people to grow, develop, and reach their full potential?
We are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our supply team and work in a SEND School in Durham. We support a wide range of schools across the area, enabling us to match you with a setting that suits your experience and preferences.
As a Learning Support Assistant on supply, you’ll gain valuable experience across different parts of the school, supporting and encouraging students who may find learning or daily routines challenging for a variety of reasons.
The successful Learning Support Assistant will be patient, resilient, hardworking, and understanding in their approach to supporting young people.
The Ideal Learning Support Assistant Will Have:
1. Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
2. A genuine passion for education and helping others
3. A nurturing, engaging, and positive personality
4. The ability to promote positive behaviour, social interaction, and emotional wellbeing
5. A DBS on the Update Service
What We Offer
6. Variety of experience – Work across multiple schools, age groups, and settings
7. Competitive pay – Great rates, paid reliably via PAYE
8. Flexible working options – Choose the days and locations that suit your lifestyle
9. Work–life balance – Minimal planning and marking outside school hours
10. Try before you commit – Explore different settings before taking on a long-term role
11. Continuous development – Access to regular CPD and training opportunities
12. Dedicated support – 24/7 guidance from your personal consultant
About Us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to supporting young people and the schools we work with. With branches nationwide, we are proud to be an employer of choice for high-quality educators.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.