Learning Support Assistant at Sun Academy Bradwell

The Queen Elizabeth Academy; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Employee benefits package

Cycle-to-work scheme

Cinema tickets

Employee assistance

Job summary

Sun Academy is inviting applications for a Learning Support Assistant. This fixed-term role runs until July 2027 and is term-time only, 31.5 hours per week across a primary academy.

The successful candidate will support learners, work with small groups, and help students with their individual learning needs. The role requires experience with young people, knowledge of child development, and strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, understanding development and learning.
• Pro-active approach and ability to work independently.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Experience with young people

Child development

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Independent working

Job description

About this Role

Learning Support Assistant

• Contract Type: Fixed Term until July2027
• Hours: 31.5 hours per week, 39weeks per year (term time only)
• Scale: NJC 4-6
• Actual Salary: £18,411 - £19,030 (FTESalary: £25,184 - £25,988)
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity?

Sun Academy is looking to appoint a passionate and dedicatedLearning Support Assistant. We welcome applications from outstandingindividuals to join us at our engaging, primary academy.

About you: -

We are looking for a positive and committed individual whohas excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, has a pro-activeapproach and the ability to work independently, as well as the ability torelate well to visitors, staff, and students. This is a fantastic opportunityto develop your skills within a friendly team.

The successful candidate will have experience of workingwith young people and children, understand child development and the ways inwhich children learn, and experience in assisting children on an individualbasis, in small groups and whole class work.

We welcome applications from ambitious candidates, keen tomake a difference who have a genuine passion and belief in the potential ofevery student.

About the Academy:

At Sun we believe every child isABLE. We want our children to work hard to achieve their goals, targets anddreams. We believe in ourselves, each other and the future. We make sure eachday we learn something new and our curriculum ensures we enjoy our learning.

Sun children flourish through ourexcellent curriculum. They experience a range of activities, trips and visitswhich ensure they not only thrive academically but are ready socially andemotionally for life beyond primary school.

This is an exciting time for SunAcademy as we continue our journey to becoming an Outstanding school, followingour OFSTED in February 2024, where we remained a Good school.

About Academy Transformation Trust

Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where theyare at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable,competent and confident and take their place in the community of educatedpeople. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will becapable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those whowant to join us in that mission.

In return,

you can expect fantastic ProfessionalDevelopment opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shoppingdiscounts, cycle-to-work scheme, cinema tickets and an employee assistanceprogramme.

Are you ready to make a difference and join our journey?

Closes

Friday 09 October 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews

Week commencing 12 October 2026

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBScriminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in linewith KCSIE update 2026. We are committed to Diversity, Equality andInclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to FlexibleWorking.