Learning Support Assistants - Level 2 in Newcastle upon Tyne

Central Walker Church of England Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2NP

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.

In return we offer:

• 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 Ireland's leading wellbeing provider.
• Cycle to work scheme offering savings on a range of bikes and safety equipment via salary sacrifice.
• Access to free eye 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 Government Pension Scheme 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.

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. 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 have two posts 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 school is 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 to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and 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.

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.

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.

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.

Apply for the job by following the link below. CVs will not be accepted for this application. If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Central Walker Church of England Primary School: We are a Church of England Primary school and we are 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.