Learning Support Assistant (Band 4)

Seaton Sluice Middle School

Alston Grove

Seaton Sluice

NE26 4JS

0191 2370629

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (Band 4)

Band 4: Scale Points 7 to 11 £27,274 to £29,071 (£18,689 to £19,921 pro-rata)

Permanent
30 hours per week, Term Time plus one day

Small enough to care, big enough to make a positive impact

The Seaton Valley Federation of Schools is committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education for all pupils. As part of our ongoing mission to support students with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), we are expanding our dedicated Learning Support Team at Seaton Sluice Middle School.

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant (Band 4) to join our team. Working under the direction of the SENCo, you will play a key role in supporting students to achieve their individual targets and in helping to deliver a high-quality, accessible curriculum. You will be committed to ensuring that all students receive the support they need to reach their full potential.

Ideally, candidates will have five GCSEs at grades A-C (or equivalent), including English and Maths*. A Teaching Assistant or Special Needs Support qualification is preferred. This role involves working closely with named students with ASD, so the ability to build effective, positive relationships with students, and be able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and resilience. You should also be able to create relationships with staff, parents, and external professionals.



The role is five days per week, term-time only plus one training day at the start of the school year. Initial working hours are expected to be Monday and Friday, 9.00am-3.30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break each day. Please note that this working pattern may change from time to time to meet the operational needs of the schools.

As a relatively small school, Seaton Sluice Middle School benefits from a strong sense of community where every student is known and valued. students embrace our core expectations: be ready, be respectful, be safe. These values are deeply embedded in everyday school life and help create a calm, respectful, and purposeful learning environment where all students can thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post.