Learning Support Assistant
Location: St Robert of Newminster Catholic School & Sixth Form College
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£25,992 - £27,269 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Permanent, Term Time Only + 5 Days (39 weeks)
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School & Sixth Form College is a highly successful and oversubscribed secondary school with sixth form located in Washington. Our school aims to provide a stimulating and encouraging environment within which pupils can attain the highest standards of which they are capable, and to assist them in taking their place in the world outside school in a useful and fulfilling career, with a firm sense of Catholic commitment.
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our SEND Team in September 2025.
You will work under the guidance of the SENDCO to implement agreed work programmes with individual/groups, in or out of the classroom.
The successful candidate will have:
* Experience of working with young people
* An understanding of the needs of pupils in particular those with SEND
* The ability to work within a team
* The ability to work with pupils on individual targets set by a member of staff
* Good written and spoken communication skills
How to Apply:
To complete an application form, please click the 'Apply' button.
Closing date: 1 September 2025
Interview date: TBC
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
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