Learning Support Assistant – Newcastle
Full-Time | £95–£115 per day | Ongoing Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them reach their full potential?
The Education Network is seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Newcastle.

This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity, offering a rewarding chance to make a real difference to students' learning, confidence and development.

Key Responsibilities
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help students engage with their learning.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Support students with special educational needs (SEN) and additional learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation and confidence in the classroom.
• Help create a supportive, inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to meet students' individual needs.

The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who has:

• Recent experience working with young people - must within the past two years.
• A patient, caring and positive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people's development.
• An enhanced DBS check, or a willingness to complete the required checks with our support.

Pay & Opportunity

• Pay: £95–£115 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Location: Newcastle.
• Working pattern: Full-time.
• Contract: Ongoing on a long term basis.
• Start date: ASAP.

 
Why Work with The Education Network?
At The Education Network, we are passionate about connecting dedicated education professionals with opportunities where they can make a difference. Our team is committed to providing a professional, supportive recruitment experience and helping you find a role that suits your skills and career goals.

Interested in Applying?
If you are enthusiastic about supporting young people and would love to take the next step in your education career, we would love to hear from you!
Email your up-to-date CV to courtney.munro@ednetwork.co.uk or call 0191 232 3780 for an informal chat about the role.

The Education Network is committed to safer recruitment and compliance with relevant safeguarding standards. Any appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and the required safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.