Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Middlesbrough, UK
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £85 - £100 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time, Temporary to Permanent positions available
Do you have a passion for education and supporting young people to reach their full potential?
Teaching Personnel are currently working with a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Middlesbrough to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA). This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the academic and personal development of students while building valuable experience in the education sector.
About the role:
In this role, you will:
* Provide tailored support to students with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN)
* Assist with delivering lessons by supporting individual pupils and small groups
* Encourage student engagement and help maintain a positive learning atmosphere
* Support behaviour management strategies within the classroom
* Collaborate with teaching staff to track student progress and adapt support strategies
Who we’re looking for:
* Previous experience working with children or young people (school-based or similar)
* A calm, caring, and resilient approach
* Strong knowledge or awareness of SEN, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language needs
* A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
Essential requirements:
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered with the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
* Suitable references covering the last two years
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive daily rates, paid weekly through PAYE
* Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated consultant
* Free access to CPD and training courses to support your professional development
* Clear pathways to long-term placements and career growth
Take the next step in your career and help shape young lives.
To apply, please email your CV to kyra.wallace@teachingpersonnel.com or call us on 0191 223 5071 for more details.
Be part of the Teaching Personnel community – where your support truly matters.
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. Full assistance provided.
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