Learning Support Assistants – Harry Watts Academy, Sunderland
We are looking for enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our team.
Job details
Role: Learning support or cover supervisor
Working pattern: Part‑time – 33.5 hours per week, term time + 5 additional training days
Contract type: Permanent
Visa sponsorship: Not available
What skills and experience we’re looking for
- Clear understanding of the Special Needs Assistant’s role
- Understanding of the educational environment and teaching pupils with learning difficulties
- Responsive approach to children’s needs to address barriers to learning and well‑being
- Ability to assist with assessment, recording, and reporting procedures
Responsibilities
- Assist in the delivery of support to pupils, including assessment, recording and reporting procedures
- Assist in providing classroom support duties, including curriculum‑related tasks under the direction of the teacher and responding to pupils’ social, emotional and physical needs
- Have high expectations of pupil achievement
What the school offers its staff
- Friendly and supportive team of staff willing to share expertise and learn from one another
- Opportunities for career development through Trust‑wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes and unlimited CPD opportunities via The National College
- Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust’s Wellbeing Network Group
- Choice of Teacher’s Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme with favourable employer contribution rates
- Employee‑centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace
- Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to terms and conditions)
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.
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.
Recruitment follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks:
- 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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below. CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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