Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Type: Flexible Working
Start: September
End: Potential for long term
Salary: Daily rate: £94 - £105 DOE
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work within secondary schools starting in September and on and ongoing basis.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build confidence in the classroom, develop your skillset, and make a genuine difference in students’ academic journeys - all within supportive and welcoming school environments.
The Role
- Assist students with SEN on a one-to-one basis or in small groups to help them engage fully in lessons and activities.
- Work alongside teaching staff to support students during lessons, helping them access the curriculum and stay engaged.
- Work with students with various learning needs, ensuring they receive the support they require to succeed, both academically and socially.
- Assist in managing student behaviour in line with the school’s policies, encouraging a positive and productive learning environment.
- Foster students' independence by helping them develop skills that will benefit them inside and outside the classroom.
- Monitor the progress of students and share feedback with teaching staff to inform teaching strategies and provide tailored support.
- Work closely with the SENCO and other colleagues to develop and implement personalized learning plans and strategies for students.
Who We’re Looking For
- A genuine interest in working with young people and pursuing a career in education
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence, adaptability, and a proactive approach
- The ability to maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning
- Previous school or youth-based experience (desirable but not essential)
- An understanding of SEND needs (such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language) is highly desirable
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths are essential. A Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3) would be an advantage but not required.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one, as well as satisfactory background checks
Benefits of Teaching Personnel
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Access to free CPD training courses to boost your skills and employability
- Flexible opportunities with pathways into permanent roles
- Competitive daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE
- Valuable classroom experience to support teacher training applications
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 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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