Learning Support Assistants Level 2

Central Walker Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint two Learning Support Assistants to join their school. Under the direction of the class teacher, you will work to provide classroom support, playing a key, rewarding, part in the development of our pupils.

We have two posts available:

• One post will be working 1:1 with SEN pupils, and is part time 35.25 hours per week, fixed term until 31st August 2026, term time only plus 5 training days. Actual salary £20,602 – £20,928 per annum.
• One post will be based in Upper Key Stage 2, and is part time 34.5 hours per week, permanent, term time only plus 5 training days. Actual salary £20,164 – £20,483 per annum.

We are looking for colleagues who can inspire and influence and have;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate well with pupils, parents and carers.
• Commitment to the wellbeing and care of all children, encouraging a positive attitude to learning.
• A positive attitude and the ability to collaboratively work as part of a team

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 Thursday 16th October 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.