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Ready to be the calm in the chaos and the champion behind the scenes in a busy secondary school?

We’re looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join welcoming and well-led secondary schools across Sunderland. If you love seeing that lightbulb moment in Year 8 maths, or helping a shy Year 10 student find their confidence, this could be your next move.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students across KS3 and KS4, working closely with teachers to keep learning on track and behaviour positive. No two days are the same, and that’s exactly why you’ll love it.

What you’ll be doing as a Learning Support Assistant:

  • Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups across a range of subjects
  • Helping pupils with SEND access the curriculum confidently
  • Encouraging positive behaviour and strong classroom routines
  • Working alongside subject teachers to adapt learning materials
  • Being that steady, supportive presence students rely on

Secondary schools in Sunderland need Learning Support Assistants who are proactive, patient, and ready to roll up their sleeves. You don’t need to know every Shakespeare quote by heart, but you do need empathy, resilience, and a genuine passion for helping young people thrive.

We’re looking for a Learning Support Assistant who:

  • Has experience working with young people, in schools or similar settings
  • Understands the pace and energy of secondary education
  • Can build strong, respectful relationships with teenagers
  • Remains calm, confident, and encouraging
  • Is committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing

Experience with SEND, SEMH, ADHD, or autism is highly valued. If you’ve worked in youth work, coaching, mentoring, or care, your skills are very welcome here.

Free CPD to strengthen your impact

Our CPD Academy helps Support Workers gain education-specific skills, from classroom behaviour strategies to understanding EHCPs and SEND legislation.

Why work with Protocol Education?

  • Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
  • FREE access to our online CPD Academy
  • Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
  • Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
  • Streamlined registration and local bookings
  • Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

We know support staff are the glue that holds schools together. As a Learning Support Assistant, your impact goes far beyond the classroom. You help build confidence, resilience, and brighter futures across Sunderland’s secondary schools.

If you’re ready to step into a rewarding role as a Learning Support Assistant, apply today. Let’s find you a school where you feel valued, supported, and part of the team from day one.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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