Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Gateshead

Are you passionate about working with children and young people? We are working closely with a school in the Gateshead area that are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to come on board as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to students
• Assisting with learning activities in and outside the classroom
• Supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) and learning difficulties
• Encouraging engagement and confidence in learning

Requirements

• Experience working with young people within the past 2 years
• A patient, supportive, and positive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A passion for education and student development
• Fully enhanced DBS or a willingness to apply for one via ourselves

The Education Network Offer

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to stringent checks including referencing and an enhanced DBS check. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer and acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Our specialist team has a combined experience of over 25 years and offers unrivalled reputation within the education market. You will receive personalised career support, additional training and development opportunities, and excellent rates of pay.

The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters is available. Highly supportive, committed and hard‑working consultants will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

Due to the expected high‑volume of applications, we will only contact short‑listed candidates within 3 days.

Contact

To apply, please email (email removed) with an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or give us a call on (phone number removed) for a chat about the role.

Safety and Compliance

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.