Learning Support Assistant C

Hetton Lyons Primary School, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0AH

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  28 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,584.00 - £27,269.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 3, SCP 7 - 11 ( £22,006 - £23,456 actual)

Learning Support Assistant C job summary

Balmoral Learning Trust has a clear vision which it applies to everything it does, its purpose is to create opportunity through collaboration, celebrating the prospects and the potential that can be found in our community though our aim to achieve learning and excellence for all.

Hetton Lyons Primary School prides itself on being wonderful place to learn, play and work, nestled at the heart of a supportive and welcoming community. School are excited to be opening a new Resourced Provision which will offer a bespoke setting where each child can thrive, supported by a dedicated and caring team.

School are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to help build a supportive and inclusive environment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is an exciting opportunity, to be part of a fresh, growing team committed to providing the best possible support to children. The successful candidate will make a real difference by working closely with children, helping them access their learning pathway and building essential life skills. The role involves supporting children's social and emotional development, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and confident. We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for supporting children with additional needs, with a creative and adaptable approach, demonstrating enthusiasm, patience, and commitment, with the ability to inspire and engage children.
• Can provide tailored support to children with ASD, helping them access the learning pathway.
• Ability to encourage and support children in becoming more independent, particularly in life skills and problem-solving.

In return we can offer:

• Continued Professional Development
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family Friendly Policies and Procedures
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• A team of friendly staff
• A collaborative Multi-Academy Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Hetton Lyons Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 431 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hetton Lyons Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hetton-lyons-primary-school-houghton-le-spring

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