Learning Support Assistant - Behaviour, Wellbeing and Looked After

Kepier, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Permanent Term Time only (38 weeks) + 3 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Full Time Equivalent £24,796 - £25,185, actual salary £21,744 - £22,085

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to the increased popularity of our school, and pastoral support is an integral part of supporting a learner’s academic success at Kepier, we are seeking to expand our Pastoral Support Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. The successful applicant will work closely with the Senior Pastoral Leaders, within safeguarding, wellbeing, behaviour and attendance, offering support and challenge to ensure that every learner can thrive.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group mentoring to support pupils’ personal, social and academic development.

• Working directly with children and young people experiencing challenges with mental health and wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and SEND

• Supporting looked-after children and acting as a key point of contact for their individual needs.

• Delivering early interventions linked to SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) to reduce barriers to learning.

• Carrying out administrative tasks, including accurate record-keeping and regular contact with parents and carers.

• Promoting positive behaviour, welfare and attendance across the school.

We are looking for someone who is approachable, resilient, highly organised and committed to supporting young people to reach their full potential.

What the school offers its staff

Join a team where support, positivity, and respect are part of everyday life. Enjoy great benefits including free onsite parking, free gym access, excellent catering, and membership of the LGPS pension scheme—helping you feel secure now and in the future.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. All School posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants will be subject to appropriate background checks and vetting including an enhanced DBS check and checks against the children’s barred list.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Job Description - Learner Support Assistant - Behaviour, Wellbeing, and Looked After.pdf - 115 KB (opens in new tab)

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About Kepier

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1144 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kepier website
• Email address: recruitment@kepier.com
• Phone number: 0191 5128960
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kepier

Kepier is an exciting place to teach. Our staff are friendly, supportive and dedicated. We follow an inspirational curriculum which helps to prepare our young people fully for the challenges of adult life.

Arranging a visit to Kepier

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kepier.com.

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