Job description
Learning Support Assistant
Location: Bedlington, Northumberland (NE22)
Salary: £90–£115 per day, depending on experience
Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term Opportunities
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing
Agency: GSL Education
GSL Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant to work within a supportive education setting in the Bedlington area.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with children and young people and wants to make a genuine difference to pupils who may require additional support with their learning, behaviour, communication or emotional development.
Previous experience within a school is beneficial, but we are also keen to hear from candidates with transferable experience from care, residential support, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring or other support-based roles.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
- Help pupils engage positively with learning and classroom activities.
- Support children and young people with additional needs.
- Build positive, consistent and professional relationships with pupils.
- Support pupils with their social and emotional development.
- Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
- Help pupils manage barriers to learning and emotional regulation.
- Work alongside teachers and other support staff.
- Help maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
Who We're Looking For
We would particularly like to hear from candidates with experience in:
- SEN / SEND support
- SEMH support
- Learning or classroom support
- Children's residential care
- Support work
- Youth work or mentoring
- Behaviour support
- Sports coaching
- Working with children or young people with additional needs
You should be patient, resilient, reliable and confident, with the ability to build strong relationships with young people while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
Relevant qualifications are desirable but not always essential. Strong practical experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals will also be considered.
Why Work with GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Long-term opportunities across Bedlington and Northumberland.
- Roles matched to your experience and strengths.
- Dedicated support from your local GSL Education consultant.
- Opportunities to gain further experience within SEN and specialist education.
- Potential progression into longer-term and permanent positions.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding Learning Support Assistant role in Bedlington and have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to support children and young people, we want to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV and a member of the GSL Education team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity.
Safeguarding
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to satisfy all safer recruitment and compliance requirements, including an Enhanced DBS check and appropriate professional references.