Learning Support Assistant (Band 2)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Seaton Delaval
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£25,185 / year
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Supporting students with SEND Building relationships with students Supporting high-quality curriculum GCSE English GCSE Maths Teaching Assistant Qualification

FULL DESCRIPTION

Learning Support Assistant (Band 2)

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], Seaton Delaval, NE25 0FW

Closing date: 27 April 2026 at 10am

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (Band 2)

Band 2: Scale Points 3 to 4 £24,796 to £25,185 (£16,916 to £17,182 pro-rata)

Permanent

30 hours per week, Term Time plus one day

The Seaton Valley Federation of Schools is committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education for all students. As part of our ongoing mission to support students with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), we are expanding our dedicated Learning Support Team at [Employer hidden].

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant (Band 2) to join our expanding team. Under the guidance of the SENCo, you will play a key role in supporting students to achieve their individual targets and in helping to deliver an inclusive, high-quality curriculum. You will be committed to ensuring that the students you work with receive the support they need to reach their full potential.

Ideally, you will hold 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C (or equivalent), including English and Maths. A Teaching Assistant or Special Educational Needs qualification is desirable. You should also be able to build strong, positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and other professionals.

The role will be working five days per week, term-time plus one training day at the start of the school year. It is expected that your initial working hours will be Monday and Friday 8.35am to 3.05pm, with a 30 minute lunch break each day, although this working pattern may change from time to time to meet the operational needs of the schools.

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job. CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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