Learning Support Assistant

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Washington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

St Robert of Newminster Catholic School & Sixth Form College in Washington is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help pupils achieve their full potential. You will work under teaching staff and the SENDCo to provide targeted support and promote inclusion throughout the school day.

The role supports pupils with SEND and identified medical needs, contributing to safeguarding and inclusive practice within a dynamic secondary school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Understanding of SEND and inclusive practice.
• Ability to support pupils with a range of needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
• Support pupils with SEND and medical needs in line with policies.
• Help pupils access learning and participate in school life.

Skills

SEND awareness

Inclusive education

Pupil support

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Job Summary

Contract Type: Temporary

Working Pattern: Part time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date: 21/10/2026

Advert End Date: 08/11/2026 23:59

Salary: Grade E, SCP 8 - 11 (£27,709 - £29,070 per annum, pro rata)

Hours per week: 33 Hours and 30 Minutes per Week

Job Category: Schools - Teaching Assistant

Vacancy ID: 303809

Employment Location: St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form, Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AF

Number of posts: 5

Closing date: 8 Nov

Further Information

Location: St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form, Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AF

Salary: Grade E, SCP 8 - 11 (£27,709 - £29,070 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: 33 Hours and 30 Minutes per Week, Temporary Contract, Term Time Only plus 1 Week (39 Weeks per Year)

St Robert of Newminster Catholic School & Sixth Form College is a highly successful and oversubscribed secondary school with sixth form located in Washington. 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.

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Our schools are located in Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England.

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our team and support pupils to achieve their full potential.

Working under the guidance of teaching staff and the SENDCo, you will provide targeted support to individuals and small groups, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, develop confidence and independence, and fully participate in school life. You may also support pupils with identified medical needs, working in line with Individual Healthcare Plans and school policies to ensure their health, safety, dignity and inclusion throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational setting. And they will be able to demonstrate an understanding of SEND and inclusive practice, alongside the ability to support pupils with a range of needs.

• 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.

Supporting documents

• SRO LSA Job Description.pdf (216.4 KB)
• SRO LSA Person Specification.pdf (212.02 KB)
• 4. Guidance Notes to Applicants.docx (58.87 KB)
• 1. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.docx (50.89 KB)
• 3. Disqualification Policy.docx (43.51 KB)