Learning Support Assistant

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join the SEND Team at a leading school in Gateshead. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs and contributing to their academic success. Join a committed team in a nurturing environment focused on student achievement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, especially those with SEND.
• Ability to work within a team and assist with individual targets.

Responsibilities

• Implement work programmes for individuals/groups under SENDCO guidance.

Skills

Experience of working with young people

Understanding of SEND needs

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Location: St Leonard’s Catholic School

Grade: Grade E SCP 8-11 (£25,992 - £27,269 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Permanent, Term Time Only Plus 5 Days



St Leonard’s Catholic School is a highly successful and oversubscribed secondary school with sixth form located in the historic cathedral city of Durham. Our school aims to provide a stimulating and encouraging environment within which pupils 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 Catholic commitment.



St Leonard’s was named as part of the national School’s Re-Building Programme and with plans in the advanced stages, the new school build will open in Spring 2026. At present, the school is split across two sites in close proximity to one another. Our new temporary site; Our Lady of Help, opened earlier last year.



St Leonard’s is one of the highest achieving schools in the North-East with a GCSE progress score of c.+0.70 in 2024. Our students also achieve equally impressive results at A Level and we are amongst the most successful schools in the region for applications to Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities. St Leonard's was judged to be outstanding in all five areas by Ofsted in October 2024.



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 and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team..



An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our SEND Team in September 2025.



You will work under the guidance of the SENDCO to implement agreed work programmes with individual/groups, in or out of the classroom.



The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working with young people


• An understanding of the needs of pupils in particular those with SEND


• The ability to work within a team


• The ability to work with pupils on individual targets set by a member of staff


• Good written and spoken communication skills

How to Apply:

To complete an online application form, please click the 'Apply Now' button.



Closing date: 01 June 2025

Interview date: TBC





The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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 search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.