Learning Support Assistants – Level 2 Central Walker Church of England Primary School

Company: NEAT Academy Trust
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

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Central Walker Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint two Learning Support Assistants to join their school.Under the direction of the class teacher, you will work to provide classroom support, playing a key, rewarding, part in the development of our pupils.

We are looking for colleagues who can inspire and influence and have;

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate well with pupils, parents and carers.
  • Commitment to the wellbeing and care of all children, encouraging a positive attitude to learning.
  • A positive attitude and the ability to collaboratively work as part of a team

We have two post available:

  • x1 permanent, part time post working 34.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. The post is term time only plus 5 training days, and the actual salary is £20,164 – £20,483 per annum
  • x1 permanent, part time post working 14 hours per week on Thursday and Friday. The post is term time only plus 5 training days, and the actual salary is £8,182 – £8,312 per annum

Our schoolis one of eight primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims tobuild and strengthen networks ofschoolsthroughout the region and help them access effective educationresearchand implement it in everyday practice.

At Central Walker C of E Primary School, our dedicated and caring staff work hard to achieve high standards by providing a nurturing environment where all children can flourish. We are committed to developing positive relationships between children, staff, parents and the wider community.

Inreturnweoffer:

  • Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across our trust.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.
  • Cycle to work scheme offering savings on a range of bikes and safety equipment via salary sacrifice.
  • Access to free eyes tests for DSE users.
  • Opportunities for flexible working. Discounts for large national retailers and local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, insurance and much more.
  • Membership of the Local GovernmentPensionScheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
  • Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
  • Family friendly schemes such as maternity, paternity, shared parental and emergency dependent leave.

Interested?If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying job description and person specification, and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Sunday 7th June 2026.

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Please see below the supporting documents for this vacancy:

A1031 Learning Support Assistant L2 Job Description

Learning Support Assistant Person Specification

NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026