Learning Support Assistant

The successful candidate will work as part of an established team in a very busy Academy environment and will be the welcoming face of the Pupils. This key individual will play a crucial role in the day-to-day life of the Academy.

The Learning Support Assistant works directly with pupils, providing one to one or group support to pupils of all abilities, including those who are gifted and talented as well as those who demonstrate difficulties in accessing the curriculum. This includes planned sessions as well as responding to situations as they arise. Implementing School’s policies and procedures with regards to learning, attendance and behaviour.  Working directly with pupils, including those with poor or challenging behaviour, working with appropriate agencies to provide support. Have ability to deal with students 1-1 or in small groups. And in class support as well as off-site situations.

Responding to situations and planned provision, intervention based on needs of the pupil, developing literacy strategies with pupils. Contribute to Academy target setting, tracking and monitoring pupil’s behaviour and attitude to learn working with others.   Ensuring Health and Safety is followed. Provide coaching and mentoring to pupils to support.

Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher. The above duties do not define or include all tasks required of the post holder. Duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the level of responsibility.

Oxclose Community Academy is a successful academy that is proud to be part of Washington and our local community.  We are an inclusive 11-16 academy, where all pupils are valued as individuals and all are encouraged to participate fully in and contribute to our community. We believe that Education has the power to transform lives and give young people the key to make choices for their futures.

All pupils in our secondary provision have access to the same high-quality teaching, exceptional facilities and fabulous resources. Our purpose-built building provides excellent facilities for the 1100+ pupils who study here and we are a popular choice for our local community.

Laidlaw Schools Trust is at the forefront of educational innovation, exemplified by the implementation of our 1-1 iPad initiative. This programme is transforming teaching and learning by embedding technology that reduces workload, encourages creativity, and fosters collaboration.

If you are committed to supporting people through change and contributing to a forward-thinking education environment, we would welcome your application.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.  To see a complete list of our benefits please visit: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits

To see the full job description and person specification for this role please follow the link – https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Learning_Support_Assistant/291409.

To apply, follow the link – https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Learning_Support_Assistant/291409 and click apply now and complete our online application form.   If you require assistance with your application please contact: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

Closing Date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 16th February  2026.
Interviews are expected to take place: Week commencing 2nd March 2026.

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.  For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.