Learning Support Assistant

Callerton Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4JQ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  7 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 FTE [Actual salary £21,942.34 p.a.]

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive team at Callerton Academy. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young people and making a positive difference in their education and wellbeing.

In this role, you will work closely with teachers and the SENCO to support students in their learning and development. You will help to create a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment by supporting individuals and small groups with their work, preparing learning resources and contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of lessons. You will also play an important part in supporting students’ social, emotional and physical needs, helping them to feel safe, confident and ready to learn, while promoting positive behaviour and inclusion across the school.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Strong communication and organisational skills

A good level of education, including English and Maths

The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Patience, empathy and a commitment to inclusion

A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work as part of a team

An interest in supporting students with additional needs, including SEND

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.

Generous annual leave 

Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking

An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 

Enthusiastic and motivated students 

An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 

A school with its community at heart 

Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplecallerton@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Callerton Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 479 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Callerton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/callerton-academy

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