Learning Support Assistant
We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic LSA to work within the dedicated and highly skilled SEND Support team at our school. You will need to be good humoured, resilient and enjoy working with adults and children aged 9 – 13; a background in working with children of a similar age is desirable. You will need to have, or be currently studying for, a relevant qualification and further training will be given to the successful candidate.
The post offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, organised and professional individual to make a difference to the children at our school. Our SEND students come from a range of backgrounds and have a wide range of additional needs.
Our School Ethos was written by staff and children and truly summarises what our school means to us. Our motto is ‘We Excel, We Succeed, We Thrive’ and we strive to embody this in all that we do. The successful applicant will demonstrate such values and make an outstanding contribution to our school community.
Candidates are more than welcome to visit us. To arrange this, please contact [email protected] or by telephoning 0191 2532335. Our children love to show visitors our school and we would be delighted to meet you and answer any questions you may have.
Your application should be addressed to the Headteacher, Ms Kirsty Nichols-Mackay and may be submitted either electronically to: [email protected] or in paper form clearly marked as application for LSA position.
Closing Date: 10am Monday 17th March 2025
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.
The application form for this post can be downloaded below.