SEND Learning Support Assistant

Sun Academy Bradwell, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 8JN

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2025

• Closing date

  30 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,869.00 - £18,440.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Salary Scale 4 - 6

SEND Learning Support Assistant job summary

SEND Learning Support Assistant

• NJC Point 4-6, £17,869 - £18,440 per annum
• 31.5 hours per week, Term Time Only
• Start Date: 01 September 2025

About this Role

Sun Academy are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who strives to share their passion for education with our students and join our dedicated team to uphold the academies visions and values. The SEND Learning Support Assistant will work in partnership with class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum, Code of Practice and academy policies and procedures and support SEN pupils on a 1 – 1 basis.

To succeed, you will be educated to GCSE level (Math’s and English at GCSE Level C/4) and hold a level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Experience of working with primary-aged children and supporting children with additional needs are essential.

About the Academy:

At Sun we believe every child is ABLE. We want our children to work hard to achieve their goals, targets and dreams. We believe in ourselves, each other and the future. We make sure each day we learn something new and our curriculum ensures we enjoy our learning.

Sun children flourish through our excellent curriculum. They experience a range of activities, trips and visits which ensure they not only thrive academically but are ready socially and emotionally for life beyond primary school.

This is an exciting time for Sun Academy as we continue our journey to becoming an Outstanding school, following our OFSTED in February 2024, where we remained a Good school.

About Academy Transformation Trust

We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform the learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

In return, you will benefit from:

Access to continuous personal development programs. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance program (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, health cash plan, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.

We are a Disability Confident Employer

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on, ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion or belief.

To learn more and apply online, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.

Closing date for applications: Monday 30 June 2025 – 09.00am

Interview date: To be confirmed

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2024.  We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications.  We are open to Flexible Working. 

Commitment to safeguarding

Sun Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant must undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE 2023.

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 Sun Academy Bradwell

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sun Academy Bradwell website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sun-academy-bradwell

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