Learning Support Assistant
Band 4 SCP 6
Fixed Term
13 July 2026 - 9.00am
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support Assistant who has a passion to support young people with and without Additional Needs, to join our friendly and successful Learning Support team within Boldon School. Under the guidance and direction of the SENDCo, the role involves providing specialist support in a specific curriculum area or to a specific year group, including preparation, and maintenance of resources and support to staff and students
Learning Support Assistant
Band 4 SCP 6 £25989 pa pro rata
32.5hpw (Term time only) – Actual salary = £19360pa
Required from September 2026
The successful applicant will have experience of working with young people, ideally with experience of working with young people with Additional Needs and will have the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences in a number of different ways.
We encourage anyone interested to get in touch with the SENDCo, to discuss the role and arrange a visit. Please contact Miss Nicola Korn at nicola.korn@boldonschool.org.uk.
Please see Job Description / Person Specification for further details.
Boldon School and South Tyneside Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
Please see our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy on Boldon School website.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 25-26.docx
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, we may carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Anyone interested in this post should complete an application form outlining their skills and experience. Application forms should be returned to Mrs J Routledge at jennifer.routledge@boldonschool.org.uk.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
We will acknowledge receipt of your application but if you do not hear from us within 6 weeks of the closing date you can presume that your application has been unsuccessful. Should this be the case we would like to thank you for the interest you have shown in the post and wish you every success for the future.
Closing date: Monday 13 July 2026 – 9.00am
Interview date: TBC