Learning Support Assistant

Salary £25,947 per annum actual pro-rata salary to weeks worked is £22,692 per annum working Term Time Only plus 10 days (pay award pending)

Temporary contract to cover maternity leave

Monkwearmouth Academy is an amazing school at the heart of its community and is a supportive and exciting place to develop your career.  Monkwearmouth has been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following inspection in November 2023, the report highlights that Monkwearmouth is a rapidly improving school with courteous and respectful pupils and that a carefully sequenced and ambitious curriculum is in place.  Staff voice recognised the school as being considerate of workload and wellbeing. We are as ambitious for our staff, as we are our students, and hold extremely high standards and expectations in all that we do.  Our continuous drive for school improvement is supported by Tyne Coast Academy Trust which provides excellent career development opportunities with a strategic growth plan.

You will work as part of the wider SEND Team providing support to students to enable them to overcome barriers to learning.  You will provide support to individuals and small groups of students in and out of the classroom in addition to providing supervision over lunchtime and participating in before and after school activities

You will be supportive of the school’s values and have the ability to encourage and motivate our students to be the best they can be.

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD.  Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities.  You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 6 July 2026.  Please note that all applications must be submitted via the MyNewTerm portal.

Monkwearmouth Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.  

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.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.