Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: South Tyneside
Contract Type: Long term temporary
Leader Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to work within a SEND and SEMH school supporting pupils aged 3–16.
The role involves working closely with pupils who have a wide range of special educational needs, including medical, physical, social, emotional, and moderate learning difficulties.
The school provides a meaningful and carefully structured curriculum from EYFS through to Year 11, designed to build on pupils’ existing knowledge and help them develop the skills and confidence needed to engage positively with the world around them.
The school’s aim is to support every pupil in reaching their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally.
This role involves supporting a Year 10 class and delivering one-to-one support to a student with particularly challenging behaviour, making resilience a key requirement.
The normal working pattern is Monday-Friday 8:30 until 16:30 and is a long-term position.
Leader Education are dedicated to ensuring that we find adaptable roles and schedules that work effectively for you.
The successful candidate will:
* Have a fully enhanced DBS on the update system or a willingness to obtain one
* Provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs, both 1:1 and in group settings
* Have experience working with individuals with more challenging behaviour
* Establish a supportive and consistent relationship, promoting a positive learning experience
* Develop a knowledge and understanding of the academic, emotional, and behavioural needs of the child and respond to these effectively
* Be flexible and resilient
* Possess good classroom skills
Leader Education can offer:
* Competitive pay rates
* Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme: £100 per referral (terms apply)
* A dedicated consultant to answer any queries and for ongoing support
Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV outlining their teaching experience and qualifications which are relevant to this role. Please email your CV to alexandra@leadereducation.co.uk or call us on 0191 300 4311.
Leader Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, all applicants must go through a thorough vetting procedure, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.
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