Learning Support Assistant

Seaton Sluice Middle School

Alston Grove

Seaton Sluice

NE26 4JS

0191 2370629

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (Band 2)
Band 2: Scale Points 3 to 4 £24,027 to £24,404 (£16,464 to £16,723 pro-rata)
2 Posts – 1 Permanent Position required from September 2025 / 1 Fixed Term maternity cover
30 hours per week, Term Time plus one day

Small enough to care, big enough to make a positive impact 

The Seaton Valley Federation of Schools is committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education for all students. As part of our ongoing mission to support students with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), we are expanding our dedicated Learning Support Team at Seaton Sluice Middle School.

We are recruiting for two Learning Support Assistants to join our team, one position is permanent, one position is fixed term to cover the maternity leave of the substantive post holder. Working under the direction of the SENCo, you will play a key role in supporting students to achieve their individual targets and in helping to deliver a high-quality, accessible curriculum. You will be committed to ensuring that all students receive the support they need to reach their full potential.

Ideally, you will have achieved 5 GCSEs at grades A*–C (or equivalent), including English and Maths. A Teaching Assistant or Special Needs Support qualification is preferred, although we also welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about beginning their career in this field and are keen to develop their skills. You will also need to be able to form effective relationships with students, staff, parents and fellow professionals.


The role will be working five days per week, term-time plus one training day at the start of the school year.  It is expected that your initial working hours will be Monday and Friday 8.50am to 3.25pm, with a 30 minute lunch break each day, although this working pattern may change from time to time to meet the operational needs of the schools.

As a relatively small school, Seaton Sluice Middle School benefits from a strong sense of community where every student is known and valued. students embrace our core expectations: be ready, be respectful, be safe. These values are deeply embedded in everyday school life and help create a calm, respectful, and purposeful learning environment where all students can thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post. 

How To Apply

Please visit  www.svf.org.uk/vacancies to apply for this post. 

Please read through all of the information on the role including the job Advert, Job Description & Person Specification along with the About Our School pack.

Click on the link to apply, this will take you to mynewterm, our application portal, where you will be able to complete an application form online.

Deadlines for applications is 9am Monday 9th June

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts.