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Learning Support Assistant – Durham 

Daily Pay: £90 – £110

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work in secondary schools throughout Durham, delivering personalized support to students with additional needs across mainstream classrooms and specialist settings.

This role is perfect for individuals considering a career in education, including aspiring educators, psychology graduates, or anyone passionate about helping young people reach their full potential.

Main Duties

Support students with SEND through 1:1 and small group sessions
Assist teachers in modifying and implementing resources to suit individual learners
Encourage development in academic achievement, social interaction, and emotional health
Work alongside SENCOs and external professionals
Educator Specification

Experience working with children or young people (in education, care, mentoring, youth work, etc.)
Patient, supportive, and friendly approach
Capable of following guidance while demonstrating appropriate initiative
Strong dedication to supporting students in overcoming learning barriers
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
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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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