Learning Support Assistant Reading intervention

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

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,995.00 - £19,295.00 Annually (Actual) Term time only plus 5 training days

Learning Support Assistant Reading intervention job summary

The following list is typical of the level of duties which the post holder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar type and level may be required from time to time.​​

• Support the teacher in the general management of the classroom.​

• Undertake activities, as directed by the Learning Support Manager, with individuals or small groups of pupils.​

• Provide clerical/admin support, eg photocopying, typing, filing, collection of money, administer coursework and exams. ​

• Supervise groups of pupils alone and participating in general activities including giving sensitive support and intervention in children’s play.​

• Undertaking routine invigilation and marking.​

• Foster the growth of others by coaching, mentoring, and providing support to colleagues at the Academy for the implementation of LEAP and LEXONIK.​

• Lead the introduction of innovative practices across the Academy.​

• Demonstrate flexibility in meeting diverse and evolving role requirements.​

• Lead the introduction of innovative practices across the Academy.​

• Maintain a relentless commitment to providing the best possible education for our students.​

• Share good practices with other educational establishments beyond Kenton School.​To be responsible for the organisation, classroom maintenance, setting out, clearing away and care of resources to create a purposeful and attractive learning environment.​

  • Assist in the preparation, maintenance and repair of books, apparatus and equipment, to include cataloguing and stocktaking of all resources.​

  • Prepare pupils’ work for display in the classroom and around the school.​

  • Demonstrate creativity in assisting with the practical resourcing of the classroom​

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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

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1589 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kenton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kenton-school

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