Learning Support Assistant (Band 2) Seaton Valley High School

Astley Community High School

Prospect Avenue

Seaton Delaval

Tyne and Wear

NE25 0FW

0191 237 1505

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (Band 2)
Band 2: Scale Points 3 to 4 £24,027 to £24,404 (£16,464 to £16,723 pro-rata)

Fixed Term 6 months                                                                                                                                  
30 hours per week, Term Time plus one day
Required From 1 September 2025

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 looking for dedicated Learning Support Team to join our team Astley Community High School on a fixed term contract, from 1 September 2025 for a period of 6 months.

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 8.30am to 3.05pm, with a 35 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, Astley Community High School benefits from a genuine sense of community. Behaviour across the school is consistently good, with the vast majority of students embracing our core expectations: to be ready, respectful, and safe. These values are embedded in daily school life and contribute to a calm and purposeful learning environment.

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.

To Apply – please visit Application Form