Learning Support Assistant

St Thomas More Catholic School; Blaydon on Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas More Catholic School in Blaydon-on-Tyne is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learners and teachers in lessons, with a focus on SEN support. The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, term-time only plus INSET days, with pro rata salary.

The successful candidate will have GCSEs including Maths and English, plus post-16 education or degree-level qualifications, and experience working with children.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above or equivalent including Maths and English.
• Post 16 Higher Education, Teaching Assistant or Degree level qualification.
• Experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Good ICT skills.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and learners in lessons.
• Prepare classroom materials e.g. organising work sheets, preparing support materials, setting up equipment following instructions from the subject teacher.
• Act as a key worker for designated pupils on the SEN Register and take part in associated meetings and administration.
• Assist with the administration of SEN information e.g. circulating profiles and giving admin support to the department.

Skills

Good ICT skills

Good communication skills

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Post-16 Higher Education or Degree level qualification

Job description

Location: St Thomas More Catholic School, Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 4BQ

Grade: Grade E – SCP 8 – 11 (£27,709 – £29,070per annum, pro rata) plus First Aid Allowance (£500 perannum)

Hours: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only + INSET days (39 weeks), Permanent

St Thomas More Catholic School is a co-educational Catholic Academy which provides for the education needs of 11-18 year old pupils from the west of Gateshead L.A. We are part of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and have a strong commitment to Catholic Education.

Our school aims to provide a stimulating and encouraging environment within which students can attain the highest standards of which they are capable, and to assist them in taking their place in the world outside school in a useful and fulfilling career, with a firm sense of Christian commitment. We are strongly committed to the education of the whole child and being ‘the principal means of helping parents to fulfil their role in education’ [Canon Law: 796].

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic Education Trust in the North East of England. St Thomas More is a school that places significant value on collaboration and as such is dedicated to working with our partner schools to improve the quality of education for all students in our care.

We are seeking an individual to:

• Support teachers and learners in lessons.
• Prepare classroom materials e.g. organising work sheets, preparing support materials, setting up equipment following instructions from the subject teacher.
• Act as a key worker for designated pupils on the SEN Register and take part in associated meetings and administration.
• Assist with the administration of SEN information e.g. circulating profiles and giving admin support to the department.

The successful candidate will have:

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above or equivalent including Maths and English.
• Post 16 Higher Education, Teaching Assistant or Degree level qualification.
• Experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Good ICT skills.
• Good communication skills.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 22nd November 2026

Interview date: TBC

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online check will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.