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Learning Support Assistant

North East Ambition

Newcastle upon Tyne

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Job summary

A leading educational institution in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a fixed term contract covering maternity leave. The role involves supporting children's learning and collaborating with the teaching staff. Candidates should have experience in a school environment and demonstrate high motivation. The position is part-time at 13.5 hours per week, with a competitive salary prorated to £8,073 - £8,333 annually. Apply by 23rd February 2026.

Qualifications

  • Experience of working successfully in a school environment.
  • High levels of motivation and enthusiasm.
  • Effective team member.

Responsibilities

  • Support children during learning activities.
  • Work collaboratively with teaching staff.
  • Ensure a safe and positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience in a school environment
High levels of motivation
Effective team member
Job description
Learning Support Assistant

Fixed Term Contract to Cover Maternity Leave

Part Time/Term Time only, 13.5 hours per week

Working pattern: 8:30am – 3:45pm Monday and Tuesday

Start 16th March 2026 and will terminate on the return of the substantive postholder

£26,403 - £27,254 FTE, actual £8,073 - £8,333 per annum pro rata

Cragside Primary School is a pioneering school looking to hire exceptional people. We are part of the Ouseburn Learning Trust, and we are based in High Heaton, we cater for children from four to eleven years of age and serve a richly diverse community.

Further information about the school can be found on our website: www.cragsideprimary.co.uk

We believe in aiming high, working together, being kind and leading the way. Through our approach to professional development, we can promise a successful candidate a positive and rewarding journey of growth. We have a strong track‑record as a school in making a significant impact on our pupils’ lives.

Role Overview

We are looking to appoint a learning support assistant for a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave to join our very successful team from 16th March 2026 until the return of the substantive postholder.

Qualifications and Experience
  • Has experience of working successfully in a school environment.
  • Has high levels of motivation and enthusiasm.
  • Is an effective team member.
Working Pattern
  • Monday: 8:30am to 3:45pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30am to 3:45pm
Additional Information

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for interview, you will be required to disclose convictions that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Certain spent convictions and cautions will be ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Full details on protected convictions and information about which convictions must be declared during job applications can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. You will be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self‑disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activities and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection Policy and Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on our website: www.cragsideprimary.co.uk.

An online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates, prior to interview.

Application forms can be downloaded from this website: www.cragsideprimary.co.uk and are also available from the school by telephoning the school office.

Completed applications should be returned directly to the school either by post to Marie Robinson, Cragside Primary School, High Heaton, Newcastle, NE7 7EL or by email to marie.robinson@cragsideprimary.co.uk.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 23rd February 2026

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