Learning Support Assistant – Northumberland Are you passionate about enabling every child to flourish? Join a friendly Northumberland primary school as a Learning Support Assistant and help create a welcoming, inclusive environment where every learner can thrive—especially those with SEND. What the Role Involves Supporting children in class or small groups to help them access high‑quality learning Building pupils’ self‑awareness and motivation by celebrating progress and encouraging reflection Promoting key social skills through teamwork, empathy, and positive interactions Helping students develop self‑regulation strategies—calm communication, patience, and structure Working alongside experienced practitioners who’ll support your growth and development Who We’re Looking For GCSEs A*–C or equivalent in English & Maths A positive, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in children’s learning and wellbeing Strong communication skills and eagerness to build trusting relationships with pupils Ability to work collaboratively under direction, with initiative and adaptability Empathy and kindness, alongside the motivation to inspire pupils and foster resilience Why Join Protocol Education? Competitive pay aligned to your skills, experience and qualifications Expert guidance from a team with over 30 years’ experience in education recruitment Free webinars and CPD to help you stay ahead with current trends in schools £50 referral bonus when you recommend a friend Local roles across Northumberland offering full-time or part-time hours Inspired to Apply? If you’re ready to support children to develop confidence, resilience, and a love of learning, apply today! Our team is here to help you find your perfect fit and guide you every step of the way. 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 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. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.