Learning Support Assistant – Inspire, Assist & Engage Students

Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust; Ashington; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Employee assistance

Mental health support

Childcare provision

Gym discounts

Blue Light Card

Cycle to work

Job summary

Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for Duke’s Secondary School in Ashington. This role supports students and teachers during the busy academic year, helping with instructions, behaviour, and lesson materials.

Primary duties include supervising learning access, encouraging engagement, and modelling positive conduct. The ideal candidate will be resilient, organised and work independently or in a team within a busy classroom.

Qualifications

• Assist the teacher with lesson delivery and student engagement.
• Support students in accessing learning and manage behaviour.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and resources for activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students in their access of learning
• Encourage students to engage in, and participate in learning activities set by the class teacher.
• Establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding to the needs of each individual child.
• Support the teacher in the management of student behaviour.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and resources required to meet student activities and assist learners in their use.

Skills

Behaviour management

Student support

Lesson delivery

Job description

Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for Duke’s Secondary School in Ashington. This role supports students and teachers during the busy academic year, helping with instructions, behaviour, and lesson materials.

Primary duties include supervising learning access, encouraging engagement, and modelling positive conduct. The ideal candidate will be resilient, organised and work independently or in a team within a busy classroom.