Learning Support Assistants

Thomas Bewick School; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 8,800 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

CPD programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Teacher's Pension or LGPS

Job summary

Thomas Bewick School in Newcastle-upon-Tyne invites applications for Learning Support Assistants. The role involves classroom support for pupils with learning difficulties, including autism, with duties across mornings and early afternoons during term time.

The post is part-time (20 hours/week, five days) with a permanent contract and no visa sponsorship. Ideal applicants will have GCSEs in Maths and English (C+/4+), and a collaborative, student-focused approach to support teaching teams.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Ability to support pupils with learning difficulties.
• Understanding of the Special Needs Assistant role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing classroom support to pupils with special educational needs.
• Ensure general care and welfare of pupils.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to deliver programmes.

Skills

Understanding of SNA role

Support pupils with learning needs

Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs Maths and English (C+/4+)

Job description

Learning Support Assistants

Thomas Bewick School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW

16 days remaining to apply

As soon as possible

16 September 2026

Job details

Job role

• Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Flexible working pattern: 20 hours per week over five days, term time (9am to 1pm or 11.45am to 3.45pm Mon - Thurs & 12.00 noon - 4.00pm Fri) + 3 additional training days

Contract type

Permanent

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role is perfect for positive and professional individuals with:

• A clear understanding of the Special Needs Assistant’s role
• The ability to support the teaching of pupils with learning difficulties
• GCSEs Grade C+/4+ (or equivalent) inMaths and English

What the school offers its staff

The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:

• A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
• Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group
• Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme, each with favourable employer contribution rates.
• Employee centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace
• Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Looking for an exciting new role to support teaching pupils with autism?

Thomas Bewick School is seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our team.

This role is perfect for positive and professional individuals with:

• A clear understanding of the Special Needs Assistant’s role
• The ability to support the teaching of pupils with learning difficulties
• GCSEs Grade C+/4+ (or equivalent) inMaths and English

As a valued member of our team, you will:

• Assist in providing classroom support to pupils with special educational needs (autism)
• Ensure provision of general care and welfare by responding appropriately to the social, emotional and physical needs of pupils
• Work with teachers, speech and language therapists and other specialist staff to assist in delivering agreed programmes

Sounds like the role for you? Read on!

If you are ready to make a significant impact in the lives of our pupils and be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking community, we would love to hear from you. This is a chance to be at the heart of something truly special and work alongside the wonderful pupils at our school.

Thomas Bewick School is a specialist provision for autistic children and young people. We cater for children and young people aged 3-19 years with a range of abilities and differences associated with AutisticSpectrum Condition (ASC) and all of our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

The school is arranged over four different sites: Sites 1 and 2 are based in West Denton, we also have 2 satellite sites based in Denton Burn and Kenton (site 3 and site 4). Our relevant, exciting and challenging curriculum is taught and supported by a team of caring, friendly and dedicated staff who are trained in a range of ASC specific approaches and strategies. All of our pupils have access to an autism specific environment with a range of specialist facilities and activities available to support different aspects of their learning and development.

To learn more about Thomas Bewick School and Prosper Learning Trust, please visit our websites.

Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 to help vulnerable young people succeed against the odds.Four core values underpin everything we do as a Trust, these are Aspiration, Integrity, Resilience and Kindness.We are looking for staff who share those values and want to support our young people.

The Trust currently have 5 schools in the region:

• Newcastle Bridges School – Alternative Provision academy offering education to pupils unable to access mainstream school due to medical needs including hospitalised children and young people (3-19 years)
• Mary Astell Academy – Alternative Provision academy offering education to permanently excluded pupils and pupils who are struggling in mainstream school (11-16 years)
• Thomas Bewick Special School – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (3-19 years)
• Harry Watts Academy – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (5-16 years)
• Gilbert Ward Academy – Special School academy for pupils with SEMH or a diagnosis of autism (11-16 years)

The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Thomas Bewick School but will be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise.

Benefits of working for Prosper Learning Trust

The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:

• A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
• Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group
• Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme, each with favourable employer contribution rates.
• Employee centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace
• Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)

For more information on why we think you should work for us see our Trust website, where you will also find videos of what our current staff think.

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Thomas Bewick School is a specialist provision for autistic children and young people. We cater for children and young people aged 4 -19 years with a range of abilities and differences associated with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and all of our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school is arranged over three different sites and our relevant, exciting and challenging curriculum is taught and supported by a team of caring, friendly and dedicated staff who are trained in a range of ASC specific approaches and strategies. All of our pupils have access to an autism specific environment with a range of specialist facilities and activities available to support different aspects of their learning and development.

At Thomas Bewick School, we are committed to developing the whole child, not just their academic ability.

Our school motto is ‘Growth Through Understanding’ and this underpins everything we do. We believe that ‘growth’ occurs when each pupil is seen as an individual and when their own unique skills, interests and talents are nurtured and encouraged. We care very much about the success of every pupil but ‘understand’ and respect that success for each of our pupils may look very different. We also appreciate that in order to continue to grow and succeed as a school, we need to work closely with parents, carers, families and our multi-agency colleagues to develop our ‘understanding’, expertise and specialism.

Our school is a welcoming community where everyone should feel safe, secure, valued and respected and where we have the highest expectations and aspirations for all of our pupils so that when the time comes, they are confident and ready to take their next steps in life.

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