St Paul's CE Primary School - Learning Support Assistant

North East Combined Authority; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

St Paul’s CE Primary School in Sunderland is seeking a Learning Support Assistant on a fixed-term contract to 31/08/2027 linked to EHCP funding. The role involves supporting pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan, working alongside the class teacher to deliver high-quality assistance.

The successful candidate will have KS2 classroom experience, be flexible, and undergo an enhanced DBS check. Hours are 27 per week during term time (38 weeks).

Qualifications

• KS2 experience essential.
• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Ability to plan, deliver and monitor work to meet EHCP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
• Collaborate with the class teacher to provide high-quality support.
• Adapt materials and activities to meet learning needs.

Skills

KS2 experience

SEN support experience

Lesson planning

Job description

St Paul’s Church of England Primary School, Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0LW. Tel: 0191 – 5210055. Website: www.stpaulsryhope.co.uk. Headteacher: Lisa Quinn-Briton. N.O.R. 348.

Job Title and Details

Learning Support Assistant (fixed term contract to 31/08/27 linked to EHCP funding)

Job Details

• Grade: 2 (SCP 5 – 6£26,427 - £26,847 pro rata)
• Hours: 27 hours per week, Term time only (38 weeks)
• Working pattern: 5 days
• Required: As soon as possible

Role Description

We are seeking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to join our successful team of school support staff.

The role is to support pupils with an EHC Plan. The ideal candidate will be a flexible and dedicated professional with classroom experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (KS2 experience is essential).

You will be working alongside the class teacher to provide a high standard of support and will need to be able to plan, deliver and monitor work to meet the needs of the Educational, Health and Care Plan, as well as adapting materials to support the pupils learning and development.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be a flexible and dedicated professional with classroom experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (KS2 experience is essential).
• These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to an enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• St Paul’s C.E. Primary School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing Dates

• Closing Date: Friday 20th November 2026, 12noon
• Shortlisting: Friday 20th November 2026
• Interviews: W/c 23rd November 2026

At St Paul’s CE Primary School, we value and encourage diversity in our workforce and are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. As an employer, we are aware of our obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and are committed to offering support and making reasonable adjustments to allow full participation in the process. We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation

If you do not hear anything within 6 weeks of the shortlisting date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful.

Safeguarding

The Governing Board of St Paul’s Church of England Primary School and Sunderland City Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and the Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard them.