Learning Support Assistant

Kenton School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  3 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  22 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,995.00 - £19,295.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

At Kenton we are passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally and our strong and committed team share our vision of ensuring all our students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect.​

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We are seeking applications to join our Learning Support team to play a vital role in enhancing students' reading fluency within our Academy. This position requires strong coordination skills, a passion for supporting student development, and a commitment to delivering high-quality interventions.​

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We are looking for candidates with relevant experience in coordinating reading interventions or similar educational programs and strong organisational and coordination skills.​

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You will have previous experience working with children and/or young people, preferably within an education setting, or those with a minimum of a level 2 qualification (grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics). ​

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Previous experience working with children with special educational needs or social, emotional and mental health issues in a paid or voluntary capacity would be advantage but is not essential as full training is given.​

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This role can also be offered as an apprenticeship opportunity with successful applicants studying towards a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification. ​

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If you have the skills, commitment and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you. In return we can offer you,

Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Access to a range of health and wellbeing benefits

Free gym access at Kenton School

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 Kenton School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1713 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kenton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kenton-school

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