Learning Support Assistant

Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Contract
Reference: kgvx
Salary: £89 - £108/day
Job Published: 05 June 2025

Learning Support Assistant – Be the Difference Every Day

Some pupils need a little extra support. You bring the calm, the care, and the consistency.

We’re working with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Sunderland who are looking for a brilliant Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This role is all about making learning accessible—whether that’s through 1:1 support, small group work, or just being that friendly face who helps the day go smoothly.

If you’ve got experience in a school, nursery or care setting—or you just get how to support children who need that extra bit of help—this could be the perfect fit.


What you’ll be doing:

  • Providing 1:1 or small group support to pupils who need a boost

  • Helping with reading, writing, numeracy, and confidence building

  • Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to meet individual needs

  • Creating a positive, calm, and encouraging space for learning


What we’re looking for:

  • Experience working with children or young people

  • A patient, empathetic approach and strong communication skills

  • Bonus if you’ve supported SEND pupils, but not essential

  • Someone reliable, caring, and ready to muck in wherever needed


Why this role matters:

Because sometimes, it’s your steady presence that turns a tricky day into a great one. You might not have the loudest voice in the room—but you’ll be the one they remember.


What Protocol Education offers:

  • Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella drama

  • FREE access to our CPD Academy (SEN, behaviour, Thrive & more)

  • Friendly local consultant who knows the Sunderland schools inside-out

  • A real opportunity to grow and feel part of something meaningful


Sound like your kind of role? Apply now or get in touch—we’d love to chat.