Learning Support Assistant in Jarrow

Learning Support Assistant in Jarrow

Jarrow Full-Time On-site
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This Learning Support Assistant post is based at Trinity Academy, a free school within the Amplify Education multi-academy trust. The work centres on giving individual students learning support, mainly those with special educational needs or other barriers to learning, under the direction of the SENDCo. It is a permanent, 37.5-hour post, with the start date given as 1 September 2026 but elsewhere as January 2027.

What the job involves

  • Provide individual learning support to students
  • Work closely with young people who have special educational needs or other barriers to learning
  • Support students' academic achievement so each child reaches their best
  • Work under the direction of the SENDCo

What’s required

Experience

  • Experience of working with young people in a school setting
  • A track record of impact through career or personal experience

Skills & knowledge

  • Drive and determination to ensure every student gets the support they need
  • Strong people skills

Checks & eligibility

  • Enhanced DBS check, with periodic re-checks
  • Declaration of all convictions and cautions, including spent ones unless protected under DBS filtering rules

Other

  • Genuine care for all young people
  • Ability to ensure and deliver effective safeguarding
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What’s offered

  • Continuing professional and leadership development, plus weekly coaching
  • Employee assistance programme with counselling and advice
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Eyesight test vouchers
  • Onsite parking or access via public transport
  • Supported flexible working and enhanced family-friendly policies
  • Automatic enrolment in the Teacher's Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund

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Contact Details:

The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team