Learning Support Assistant – Level 2

Are you looking to make a real difference in young peoples lives? Do you have experience of supporting children in a learning environment?

Central Walker Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and caring Learning Support Assistant Level 2 to work 1:1 with children to provide support under the direction of our school SENCO/class teacher.

This post is part time, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.30am to 3.30pm) and is term time only plus 5 training days. The post is fixed term until 31st August 2026.

We are looking for someone who can inspire and influence and has;

• Experience of working with SEN children to support their learning and social and emotional needs would be desirable.
• A commitment to the wellbeing and care of all children.
• An ability to develop positive relationships with children, to understand their needs and encourage positive attitudes to learning.

Our school is one of eight primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East.

At Central Walker C of E Primary School, our dedicated and caring staff work hard to achieve high standards by providing a nurturing environment where all children can flourish. We are committed to developing positive relationships between children, staff, parents and the wider community.

In return we offer:

• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
• A positive and caring Christian ethos.
• The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Ireland’s leading wellbeing provider.
• Good public transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058 Coast Road.

Interested? If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying job description and person specification, and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Sunday 22nd June 2025.

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NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.