Div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"> Learning Support Assistant – Durham Secondary Schools Teaching Personnel is recruiting Learning Support Assistants for long-term temporary positions across secondary schools in Durham, with a September 2026 start. These roles sit within established support teams in inclusive school environments that recognise the vital contribution support staff make to student outcomes every single day. Working across KS3 and KS4, you'll be providing targeted support to students who face barriers to learning — helping them access the curriculum, build confidence, and make meaningful progress over time. Long-term placements mean you'll get to know your students properly, and that consistency is often what makes the biggest difference. The role: Supporting students with a range of additional needs across KS3 and KS4 Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions Assisting teachers with classroom management and differentiated delivery Helping students develop independence and engagement with their learning Contributing to a positive and inclusive school environment Liaising with the SENCO and wider pastoral team as required What we're looking for: Reliable, patient individuals with experience supporting secondary school aged children. You'll need a solid understanding of how additional needs present in the classroom, confidence working alongside teaching staff, and the ability to build trusted relationships with students who may find school challenging. A Level 3 qualification in education or a related field is desirable, though relevant hands-on experience will always be considered. An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required. With Teaching Personnel you'll receive: Competitive daily rates Weekly pay via PAYE Dedicated consultant support Free CPD and SEN training Opportunities for permanent employment Send your CV or call. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.