Specialist Learning Support Assistant (fixed term)

This post is fixed term to 31st August 2027 and term time only plus 5 training days. 

We are seeking to appoint a Specialist Learning Support Assistants to collaborate closely with teachers in planning and delivering high-quality programmes of teaching and learning. Under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, you will undertake educational activities with individuals, groups, or whole classes. 

Key duties include: 

• Plan, prepare, and deliver specified learning activities to individuals, groups, and whole classes. 
• Liaise with teaching staff to assess pupil needs and assist in the preparation, development, and implementation of Individual Development Plans. 
• Provide targeted support for pupils with learning, behavioral, communication, social, sensory, or physical difficulties. 
• Partner with teachers, external education/health specialists, and outside agencies to develop multi-agency approaches.

We are looking for a colleague who has: 

• Working at or towards the competency standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). 
• Learning Support Assistant Level 2 qualification or equivalent. 
• Awareness of policy, procedures, and legislation relating to child protection, health and safety, and the SEND Code of Practice. 
• Ability to empathise with the needs of children and in particular able to establish positive relationships with pupils.
• Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies. 

Our school is one of eight primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and implement it in everyday practice.

St Hild’s Church of England School is in an exciting phase of its development and has high ambition for its pupils. With a strong Christian ethos we work effectively across the whole community to improve and enrich the lives of children. We are incredibly proud to be an inclusive school with a higher than average number of children who
have additional needs. As a result we prioritise high quality classroom teaching and provide bespoke support where appropriate.

In return we offer:

• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across our trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.
• Cycle to work scheme offering savings on a range of bikes and safety equipment via salary sacrifice.
• Access to free eyes tests for DSE users.
• Opportunities for flexible working. Discounts for large national retailers and local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, insurance and much more.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Family friendly schemes such as maternity, paternity, shared parental and emergency dependent leave.

Interested in applying? If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Sunday 6th September 2026.

NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.