Learning Support Assistant with Midday Duties

Purford Green Primary School; Birtley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff well-being days

Access to wellbeing clinic

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Purford Green School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant with MDA duties to join a supportive team. The role is fixed term until July 2027 and part-time (31.25 hours per week) with a pro-rata salary of £19,984.53 inclusive of fringe allowance.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, be calm and resilient, highly motivated, well organised and able to work as part of a team while attending relevant training to apply a range of skills in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Calm, resilient and resourceful.
• Highly motivated and well organised.
• Demonstrates initiative and teamwork.
• Willing to attend training and apply skills in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support learning tasks and assist the teacher in the classroom.
• Assist with MDA duties and pupil supervision.
• Support pupils with learning activities and behaviour management.
• Attend relevant training and implement strategies to aid learning.
• Collaborate with staff to create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Organised

Team player

Initiative

Job description

Learning Support Assistant with MDA duties required ASAP

Purford Green School is looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant with MDA duties to work alongside our wonderful team of staff. This role is fixed term until July 2027.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Have excellent communication skills
• Be calm, resilient, and resourceful
• Be highly motivated and well organised
• Show initiative and work as part of a team
• Attend relevant training and apply a range of skills and strategies with the classroom

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to join a committed, supportive team with happy, enthusiastic, and motivated children
• Strong commitment to staff well-being with dedicated staff wellbeing days, access to the PCLC trust well being clinic (providing health and well being services) and access to free gym facilities,
• Opportunities for professional development

31.25 hours per week

39 working weeks per year / 44.7 paid weeks per year

Salary: Scale 3 Point 6 - £19,984.53 pro rata per annum (including fringe allowance)

Closing date: 6th November 2026

Interviews: W/C 9th November 2026

'PCLC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service'