Learning Support Assistant – Be the Difference Every Day Some pupils need a little extra support. You bring the calm, the care, and the consistency. We’re working with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Sunderland who are looking for a brilliant Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This role is all about making learning accessible—whether that’s through 1:1 support, small group work, or just being that friendly face who helps the day go smoothly. If you’ve got experience in a school, nursery or care setting—or you just get how to support children who need that extra bit of help—this could be the perfect fit. What you’ll be doing: Providing 1:1 or small group support to pupils who need a boost Helping with reading, writing, numeracy, and confidence building Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to meet individual needs Creating a positive, calm, and encouraging space for learning What we’re looking for: Experience working with children or young people A patient, empathetic approach and strong communication skills Bonus if you’ve supported SEND pupils, but not essential Someone reliable, caring, and ready to muck in wherever needed Why this role matters: Because sometimes, it’s your steady presence that turns a tricky day into a great one. You might not have the loudest voice in the room—but you’ll be the one they remember. What Protocol Education offers: Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella drama FREE access to our CPD Academy (SEN, behaviour, Thrive & more) Friendly local consultant who knows the Sunderland schools inside-out A real opportunity to grow and feel part of something meaningful Sound like your kind of role? Apply now or get in touch—we’d love to chat. 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.