Learning Support Assistant (Band 2)
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School:
Seaton Valley Federation of Schools -
Location:
Northumberland -
Salary:
Band 2: Scale Points 3 to 4 £24,796 to £25,185 (£16,916 to £17,182 pro-rata) -
Hours:
30 hours per week, Term Time plus one day -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
20th Apr 2026
Whytrig Middle 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 £24,796 to £25,185 (£16,916 to £17,182 pro-rata)
Permanent
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. 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 Whytrig Middle School.
We are looking for dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work closely with our students, under the guidance of our SENCo, you will play a vital role in helping students reach their individual targets and ensuring the curriculum is accessible and engaging. You will be a champion for inclusive education, ensuring every student has the support required to reach their full potential.
Ideally, you will hold 5 GCSEs at grades A*–C (or equivalent), including English and Maths. A Teaching Assistant or Special Educational Needs qualification is desirable. You should also be able to build strong, positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and other 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 to Friday 8.50am to 3.30pm, 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.
Why Join Whytrig? As a relatively small school, Whytrig offers a genuine sense of community. Our students are “Ready, Respectful, and Safe,” creating a calm and purposeful environment where you can truly make a difference.
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 Candidate information 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 20th April 2026
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Seaton Valley Federation of Schools
The Seaton Valley Federation of Schools comprises Seaton Valley High School, Whytrig Middle School and Seaton Sluice Middle School, all located in south east Northumberland. All three schools share a Governing Body and Executive Headteacher to promote excellence in education from age 9-18 across Seaton Valley. Individually rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we share common values and a passionate belief that every student should be enabled to succeed in all aspects of school life.
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