The role
We are working with a welcoming and inclusive 11–18 secondary school in Northumberland to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils across KS3–KS5. The school prides itself on a supportive environment where students are respectful, engaged and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
You’ll work closely with teaching staff, SEN and pastoral teams to help pupils access learning, build confidence, and flourish both academically and personally.
Northumberland | Well-resourced inclusive secondary with strong ethos
£90 – £110 per day | PAYE | Depending on experience
About the school
1. Large 11–18 secondary and sixth form with clear behaviour expectations
2. Strong inclusive ethos with focus on mutual respect, high aspirations, and personal development.
3. Calm, purposeful classrooms with structured routines
4. Curriculum that supports literacy, numeracy, and broad academic understanding.
5. Convenient location with good bus links to nearby towns and road links across Northumberland and the North East.
Key responsibilities
6. Support pupils with SEN, SEMH, or additional learning needs
7. Provide targeted support 1:1 and in small groups
8. Assist teachers with classroom activities to keep pupils engaged
9. Help students regulate emotions and develop confidence
10. Contribute to a calm, inclusive, and purposeful learning environment
The ideal candidate
11. Experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work)
12. Patient, proactive and supportive approach
13. Strong communication and relationship building skills
14. Confidence supporting behaviour and engagement in a secondary setting
15. Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Why work with Protocol Education
16. PAYE only – no umbrella companies
17. Weekly pay with competitive daily rates
18. Free access to CPD including SEN, behaviour, and safeguarding training
19. Dedicated local consultant for ongoing support
20. Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
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.
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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