Learning Manager Assistant

North East Ambition; Walbottle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a dedicated Learning Manager Assistant based in Walbottle. The role involves supporting students in achieving their potential through data-driven interventions and monitoring. Candidates should be passionate about working with young people, ensuring their welfare and academic success. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development and a commitment to safeguarding. The contract runs until 31st August 2026.

Benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with young people to support their achievements.
• Ability to use data for strategic intervention.
• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the pastoral care for students.
• Support learning and monitor student achievement.
• Engage in regulated activity with children.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Ability to support learning through data

Experience in monitoring student attainment

Job description

Post: Learning Manager Assistant

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

Salary Range: SCP 7 - 8 (£26,403.00 - £26,824.00 FTE, Pro Rata £24,524.00 - £24,915.00)

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.

Working Type: Full Time (37 Hours, 41 Weeks, 48.299 paid weeks)

Base: Walbottle Academy, Hexham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 9TP

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders’ act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

The role of learning manager assistant is an integral part of the pastoral care our students receive. You will be passionate about working directly with young people to support them to achieve their full potential in line with our vision "Outcomes focussed, child centred". You will support learning through the use of data, strategic intervention and monitoring in order to maximise student attainment.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information, please contact Sophie Martin, Business Manager, at [e-mail].

Closing date: Monday 19th January 2026 at 9am