What skills and experience we're looking for
Permanent (subject to a 6 month probationary period)
37 Hours Per Week, Term Time only (38 weeks) plus 2 weeks
Grade 3 (SCP4-6) £25,185 - £25,989 pro-rata
Immediate start
We are looking to recruit a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to provide direct support to students within school.
The successful candidate will provide 1:1 and small group support to enable students to access the curriculum, develop their understanding of social situations, develop independent learning and maintain their emotional wellbeing, as well as supporting students with physical disabilities.
If you have the passion to be a key part of the Learning Support Team and have the skills, enthusiasm and commitment to work with young people, we would like to hear from you.
Experience of working in a school setting is desirable. Additional training will be offered to the successful candidate.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role with Miss H Davies, Assistant Headteacher and SENCO. Arrangements for this can be made by contacting Mrs J Sangster, SENCO Administrator, on 0191 384 3887 or via e-mail j.sangster@durhamjohnston.org.uk.
“Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check”.
Closing Date: 9:00am on Monday 20th October 2025
Interviews: TBC
Please return your application to Tina Flanagan at recruitment@durhamjohnston.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
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Commitment to safeguarding
“Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.”