Could you be the person who helps a young person believe in themselves?

Protocol Education is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work within a successful and supportive secondary school in South  Tyneside The school is recognised for its inclusive approach, strong pastoral support and commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to create a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience and independence.

Whether you're already working as a Teaching Assistant or looking to move into education for the very first time, we'd love to hear from you.

Many of our most successful Learning Support Assistants have joined us from careers in care, hospitality, retail, coaching, youth work, mental health support, customer service, healthcare and the emergency services. If you're patient, approachable and enjoy helping others, you already have valuable skills.

You'll spend your day supporting students both academically and emotionally, helping remove barriers to learning while encouraging independence and positive engagement.

Your day could involve:

• Providing one-to-one support.
• Assisting small groups during lessons.
• Supporting students with additional learning needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and participation.
• Working closely with teachers to help pupils achieve their goals.

You'll be joining a caring school community where every member of staff plays an important role in helping students succeed.

This is a rewarding term-time only opportunity through Protocol Education. You must be available Monday -Friday to be considered. 

If you're ready to start a career that genuinely changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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