Learning Support Assistant

Hexham Middle School, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3JB

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12,990.00 - £13,197.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant, based at Hexham Middle School

Fixed Term Contract until 21 July 2027

Support Staff contract, Band 3 Pay scale 5-6

Working hours vary but are between 8:30-16:20, 4 days per week which can be discussed at interview

Approximately 22 hours a week, term time only - pro rata salary £12,990 - £13,197

Start Date - 1 September 2026

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to provide tailored learning, pastoral and social and emotional support for our pupils with additional needs. Working under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher (SEND), you will be at the forefront of the middle school’s SEND provision. You will work with colleagues, pupils and parents/carers to build strong, positive relationships to enable all pupils to fulfil their potential and access all the opportunities we have to offer. You will be ambitious for the success of our pupils and will establish an environment where high expectations are embedded, alongside a calm, relational and supportive approach to ensure our pupils can thrive.

We are a large and flourishing middle school set in the historical market town of Hexham and are co-located with Queen Elizabeth High School as part of Hadrian Learning Trust. In September 2021, we moved into brand new school buildings with state-of-the-art learning facilities. We cherish the strong partnerships that exist between pupils, parents/carers, staff, and the local community, making this a successful, friendly, and welcoming school. Pupils at HMS have an eagerness to learn and achieve very well academically. We pride ourselves on the care we give the children at HMS.

The successful applicant will access a supportive induction and training package. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this advert at any time.

Please see the job description for more details.

If you wish to apply for the role, please do so via our website: https://www.hexhammiddleschool.co.uk/index.php/vacancies/

If you require any further information please contact us by email: recruitment@qehs.netor via telephone 01434 610362.

The closing date for applications is Friday 5th June 9am with interview dates to be confirmed.

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 Hexham Middle School

• School type: Academies, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 606 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hexham Middle School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hexham-middle-school-hexham

We are a large and flourishing middle school set in the historical market town of Hexham and are co-located with Queen Elizabeth High School as part of Hadrian Learning Trust. In September 2021, we moved into brand new school buildings with state-of-the-art learning facilities. We cherish the strong partnerships that exist between pupils, parents/carers, staff and the local community making this a successful, friendly and welcoming school. Pupils at Hexham Middle School have an eagerness to learn and achieve very well academically. We pride ourselves on the positive relationships we build and the individualised care and support we give the children in our school. The school is situated in Hexham – a short drive from Newcastle and with local transport links to both Carlisle and Newcastle.

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