Learning Support Assistant - SEN Primary School

Learning Support Assistant – SEN Primary School

Location: Gateshead
Start Date: Immediate or September

Want a role where small wins feel massive?

We’re working with a welcoming SEN primary school in Gateshead looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This setting supports pupils with Autism, communication needs and additional learning difficulties in small, well‑supported classes.

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping deliver adapted, engaging lessons
• Encouraging emotional regulation and positive routines
• Working closely with teachers and the SENCO
• Celebrating progress that truly matters

You’ll see growth that goes beyond grades. A pupil making eye contact. Joining group work. Finishing a task independently. These moments stick with you.

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE CPD Academy access
• Ongoing consultant support, not just at interview stage
• Clear pathways into teaching and specialist SEND roles

If you’re looking for a role with heart, this is it.

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.