Learning Support Assistant - Level 2 Central Walker Church of England Primary School

Central Walker Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant 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

This is a permanent role for 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days, Monday to Friday 8am to 3.30pm each day.

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 the trust.
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
• A positive and caring Christian ethos.
• The benefitof working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
• Membership of theLocal Government PensionScheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured - the UK and Ireland's leading wellbeing provider.
• Good public transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058 Coast Road.

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 19th April 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.