St Paul's CE Primary School - Learning Support Assistant

Sunderland City Council; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

St Paul’s CE Primary School in Sunderland is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The role supports pupils with an EHCP, with KS2 experience preferred. You will work with the class teacher to plan, deliver and monitor work, adapting materials to meet individual needs.

The post is fixed-term to 31/08/2027 and requires an enhanced DBS check. Salary is Grade 2 (SCP 5–6) £26,427–£26,847 pro rata, for 27 hours per week during term time (38 weeks).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with an EHC Plan alongside the class teacher.
• Adapt materials to support pupils' learning and development.

Job description

St Paul's CE Primary School - Learning Support Assistant

St Paulandrsquo;s Church of England Primary School

Sunderland, SR2 0LW

Tel: 0191 - 5210055

Headteacher: Lisa Quinn-Briton

N.O.R. 348

Applications are invited for the position of

Learning Support Assistant

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

GRADE 2 (SCP 5–6 £26,427 – £26,847 pro rata)

27 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME ONLY (38 weeks)

WORKING PATTERN: 5 days

REQUIRED: As soon as possible

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.

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 Paulandrsquo;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.

Closing Date: Friday 20th November 2026, 12noon

Shortlisting: Friday 20th November 2026

Interviews: W/c 23rd November 2026

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

At St Paulandrsquo;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.

The Governing Board of St Paulandrsquo;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. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Company: Sunderland City Council Salary: £20,001 to £30,000 a year Hours: Part-time Location: Sunderland, SR1 3AA Job type: Contract Posting date: 12 Nov 2026 Closing date: 20 Nov 2026

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