Learning Support Assistant

We are supporting a client school in Hartlepool (TS25) in their search for a caring, proactive and skilled Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. The school is committed to ensuring every pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can access a high‑quality, inclusive education that enables them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

This setting places strong emphasis on early identification, personalised support, and creating a learning environment where all children can succeed. If you are passionate about making a difference to young people with additional needs, this is a truly rewarding opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with a range of SEND needs.
Assist in delivering differentiated and accessible teaching across the curriculum.
Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing using trauma-informed practice, nurture and restorative approaches.
Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils while promoting independence.
Work effectively as part of a team and follow teacher and SEN guidance.
Be proactive, enthusiastic and adaptable when supporting diverse learner needs.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Hold an Enhanced Child DBS (preferred).
Have experience supporting pupils with SEND (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, speech and language needs, trauma).
Be patient, calm, resilient and able to support pupils with empathy and consistency.
Be willing to learn and apply trauma-informed and nurture-based strategies.
Feel confident adapting tasks, materials and expectations to suit individual learning needs.
Be committed to inclusive, high-quality education and meaningful pupil progress.
Work collaboratively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

Beneficial Backgrounds Include:

SEN Teaching Assistant / LSA experience
Health & Social Care
Youth Work or Behaviour Support
ELSA / SEMH mentoring roles
Speech & Language support experience
Care or residential settings
Sports coaching or mentoring
Scouts/Guides leadership
1:1 academic or behavioural support experience

What Teaching Personnel

Offer:

A dedicated consultant who understands your strengths and career goals
Competitive weekly pay: £450–£525 per week
Weekly PAYE pay
Access to specialist CPD including Autism Awareness, Team Teach and Trauma-Informed Practice
Opportunities for long-term placements and potential permanent roles
A Refer a Friend bonus scheme

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.

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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.

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