Learning Support Assistant Level 1

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotspur Primary School in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, invites applications for an exceptional Learning Support Assistant. You will support teaching and learning, using carefully structured programmes to help pupils achieve confident, happy and well-rounded development.

The role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to work collaboratively with staff and parents, and a commitment to high standards in English and Maths within a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a passion for making a difference in young children's lives.
• Sets and maintains high expectations for themselves and pupils.
• They can use structured guidelines and programmes consistently.
• They are highly organised and able to prioritise tasks.
• They enjoy working collaboratively with staff, families and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across the primary school curriculum using structured programmes.
• Assist teachers in implementing targeted interventions for individual pupils.
• Monitor pupil progress and report back to the class teacher.
• Create a positive, inclusive environment to promote pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Transformational impact

High expectations

Structured programme delivery

Strong organisational skills

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Hotspur Primary School
Mowbray Street
Heaton
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 5PA
Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Hotspur is a vibrant two-form entry primary school in Heaton that serves a richly diverse community. We are passionate about enabling children to become rounded, confident and happy individuals.

As a school we aim to provide a rich and varied curriculum that:

• develops a love of learning


• ensures high standards in English and Maths


• is balanced between tightly structured and creative learning


• helps children to discover what they are good at and what they enjoy doing


• nurtures inquisitive minds that are open to new ideas


• promotes equality and diversity.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Learning Support Assistant to join our team who is:

• passionate about making a transformational difference to the lives of young children


• has the highest expectation of themselves and all children


• able to use carefully structured programmes and guidelines systematically


• highly organised and able to prioritise


• enjoys working collaboratively.

If candidates would like to visit school, please contact the school office to make an appointment.

Previous applicants need not apply.