Learning Support Assistant Level 2

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Waverley Primary School in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Support Assistant Level 2 who is passionate about helping children reach their potential and enjoy learning.

You will support individuals and groups to achieve academically and socially, join an ambitious and supportive team, and be flexible and adaptable. The role includes DBS checks and a six-month probation.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individual children and groups to achieve academically and socially.
• Wants to join an ambitious and supportive team and will be flexible and adaptable.
• Experience of Read Write Inc.
• Will inspire and nurture our children.

Responsibilities

• Support individual children and groups to achieve academically and socially.
• Contribute to a caring and supportive school environment.
• Inspire and nurture pupils to love learning.

Skills

Student support

Read Write Inc

Team player

Adaptable

Job description

Waverley Primary School
Maple Close
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 7QZ

Required for As soon as possible

Waverley Primary School is looking to appoint a Support Assistant Level 2 who is passionate about ensuring the children in school reach their potential. We are looking for applicants who want to join our supportive and hardworking team, where our mission is for our school community to be excited about and love learning.

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience supporting individual children and groups to achieve academically and socially
• wants to join an ambitious and supportive team and will be flexible and adaptable
• has experience of Read, Write Inc
• will inspire and nurture our children.

We can offer:

• The privilege of working with children who are eager to learn and have excellent behaviour for learning
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils
• A caring and supportive school environment where we are always striving to improve our practice and support the development of our staff
• Dedicated, innovative and supportive staff
• Wider professional development and training opportunities through being part of the ONE (Owl North East) Trust.

Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

Waverley Primary has Academy status and is one of eight schools within ONE (Owl North East) Trust, which is committed to providing the highest quality support for teaching and learning; the employer will be the Trust.

You will be based at Waverley Primary School. At the request of the ONE Trust, you may be required to conduct your duties elsewhere to facilitate learning or social activities off the school premises. The Trust reserves the right to change your area of work, temporarily or otherwise, as may be required, subject to reasonable notice and prior consultation with you.

Please also note that this post is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Safeguarding Statement

Waverley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and all candidates will be subject to online checks. You will be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children in your care in line with KCSIE 2024.

Visits to school will take place on Wednesday 2nd September between (10am – 2pm).

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 4th September 2026

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9th September 2026

Application packs are available to download from: www.waverleyprimary.org or by emailing [e-mail]