Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant, North East Futures UTC, Actual pro-rata Salary for term time working is £18,281 - £18,694 per annum (starting salary dependent upon experience and pay award pending) working 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days and 5 additional days.                                                  

North East Futures UTC is a state-funded technical school which opened in September 2018, specialising in Computer Science and Health Care Science courses for 14-19 year olds. Our UTC is for ambitious students, looking to get a head-start to the workplace.  The building replicates a business environment with state-of–the-art facilities.  

We are situated in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne – in the newly developed Stephenson Quarter with the beautiful city of Newcastle right on our doorstep. We are very well connected by public transport links with nearby Metro, train and bus stations.  

We have a vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant who will support students with Special Education Needs within their lessons and occasionally within the small group setting. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCo and colleagues who teach children with SEND and help the students to achieve excellent levels of progress in their lessons.  

The successful candidate will have: 

• Experience of working with young people 

• The ability to work well as part of a team 

•  Patience, tenacity and compassion 

• Outstanding communication skills  

• Good numeracy/literacy skills 

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD.  Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities.  You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, Deputy CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board. 

The deadline for applications is noon Monday 9 October 2023.  Please return completed applications to dayna.hancock@tynecoast.academy  

North East Futures UTC and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.   

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.  Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post. 

Application packs and further information can be found on the academy trust website https://www.tynecoastacademytrust.co.uk/join-our-team-current-vacancies/  or by contacting Dayna Hancock, HR Administration Assistant at dayna.hancock@tynecoast.academy