Learning Support Assistant

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time - term time

Advert Start Date: 14/08/2026

Advert End Date: 01/09/2026 09:00

Salary: £25,583 per annum pro rata (Actual salary £21,943 per annum)

Hours per week: 37 hours per week, term time only

Job Category: Schools - Support

Vacancy ID: 300812

Employment Location: Great Park Academy, Primrose Lane, Great Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 9FR

Post Number: SNT4922(e)

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 1 Sep

Further Information

Great Park Academy
Primrose Lane
Great Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE13 9FR

This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.45 an hour.

First and foremost, we are looking for someone who has a passion for working with young people and supporting those who have additional needs. The SEND department is on an exciting journey as it grows considerably over the next couple of years alongside the school's expansion. This is your chance to be part of a team of specialists and to shape the vision of the department. We are developing a strong team of practitioners at Great Park Academy who are able to be versatile and are keen to be involved in many and varied aspects of school life; particularly during the coming years while the school is growing. You will be an important part of our growing school and will be a consummate professional, practical and 'hands-on'; able to enthuse and motivate colleagues and students alike.

This is a unique chance for someone looking to develop in an educational setting within a highly successful and supportive school and multi academy trust, backed up by excellent resources and facilities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Strong communication and organisational skills
A good level of education, including English and Maths
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Patience, empathy and a commitment to inclusion
A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work as part of a team
An interest in supporting students with additional needs, including SEND

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you're guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
Enthusiastic and motivated students
An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
A school with its community at heart
Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplegreatpark@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

About Us

We are a new secondary school that opened in September 2021. At Great Park Academy, our principal aim is to provide outstanding education for students from Years 5 to 11. We are a popular academy with a reputation in the local community for providing a safe, positive, caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive as learners. With high expectations and standards of achievement, both academic and personal, we encourage students to make excellent progress and to achieve their goals and aspirations. We offer learning experiences that support personal development and our staff promotes a love of learning which will be with our students throughout their lives. Great Park Academy is one of two new schools within Gosforth Group multi-academy trust. Our new school building, located in Great Park, opened in 2025 will service 1,200 students from Year 5 to Year 11. This is an exciting time to join our team, our growing academy provides great opportunities for professional development and career progression, as well as the chance to support us in shaping the future of Great Park Academy.

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

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Strong communication and organisational skills
A good level of education, including English and Maths
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Patience, empathy and a commitment to inclusion
A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work as part of a team
An interest in supporting students with additional needs, including SEND

We are a new secondary school that opened in September 2021. At Great Park Academy, our principal aim is to provide outstanding education for students from Years 5 to 11. We are a popular academy with a reputation in the local community for providing a safe, positive, caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive as learners. With high expectations and standards of achievement, both academic and personal, we encourage students to make excellent progress and to achieve their goals and aspirations. We offer learning experiences that support personal development and our staff promotes a love of learning which will be with our students throughout their lives. Great Park Academy is one of two new schools within Gosforth Group multi-academy trust. Our new school building, located in Great Park, opened in 2025 will service 1,200 students from Year 5 to Year 11. This is an exciting time to join our team, our growing academy provides great

This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.45 an hour.
A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you're guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
Enthusiastic and motivated students
An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
A school with its community at heart
Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

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