Location: Yarm and the surrounding areas
Employment Term: Flexible, Temp to Perm, September Start
Employment Type: Monday–Friday, Ad-hoc
Teaching Personnel are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Learning Support Practitioner, working across a variety of schools in Teesside. This role is ideal for someone passionate about providing 1:1 support to young people with additional needs and helping them to engage positively with their education.
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils, helping them to access learning and reach their full potential.
- Support the creation of a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
- Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to promote engagement and positive behaviour in lessons.
- Assist in implementing individual education and support plans, ensuring consistency in approach.
- Support students in developing confidence, independence, emotional regulation, and resilience.
- Adapt learning resources and approaches to meet individual needs.
- Act as a calm, supportive, and approachable presence throughout the school day.
- Contribute to enrichment activities and support wider school initiatives that promote student progress and wellbeing.
- Experience supporting children or young people in an educational, care, or community setting.
- Understanding of SEND, behaviour support, and inclusive learning practices.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and an awareness of the SEND Code of Practice.
- Experience working in a 1:1 or small group support role.
- Knowledge of strategies such as Zones of Regulation or similar approaches.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
- Patient, nurturing, and adaptable with a child-centred approach.
- Able to use creative strategies to support learning and engagement.
- Confident working as part of a team while also independently supporting individuals.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable).
- Excellent daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE – no hidden fees.
- Opportunity to join our Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability).
- Access a wide range of CPD, including specialist training to support SEND learners.
- A personal consultant to guide you throughout your placements and career journey.
If you are passionate about making a difference through 1:1 support and feel this role is right for you, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now by submitting your CV.
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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