SEN Classroom Support Assistant & Key Worker

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Blaydon on Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas More, part of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to support teaching and learning and to work closely with pupils with SEN.

You will prepare classroom materials, organise worksheets, set up equipment, and act as a key worker for designated SEN pupils, attending related meetings and admin tasks.

We offer a contract in Newcastle with a salary of £25,760–£27,476 per annum (London weighting not included).

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above or equivalent, including Maths and English.
• Post 16 Higher Education, Teaching Assistant or Degree level qualification.
• Experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Good ICT skills.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and learners in lessons.
• Prepare classroom materials, organise worksheets, and set up equipment per teacher instructions.
• Act as a key worker for designated pupils on the SEN Register and attend related meetings.
• Assist with SEN information administration, profiling and department admin.

Skills

Good ICT skills

Good communication skills

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English

Post 16 Higher Education, Teaching Assistant or Degree level qualification

Job description

St Thomas More, part of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to support teaching and learning and to work closely with pupils with SEN.

You will prepare classroom materials, organise worksheets, set up equipment, and act as a key worker for designated SEN pupils, attending related meetings and admin tasks.

We offer a contract in Newcastle with a salary of £25,760–£27,476 per annum (London weighting not included).