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Learning Support Assistants

Gilbert Ward Academy · Blyth · Northumberland

Job description

This role is perfect for a positive and professional individual with:

  • Level 2 DfE recognised Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Assistant, EYFS or Childcare qualification OR Level 3 (or higher) qualification in any field with relevant experience e.g. working in a classroom
  • An ability to support the teaching of pupils with learning difficulties
  • An understanding of the educational environment and teaching of pupils with learning difficulties

About this school

Gilbert Ward Academy

Free schools special · Ages 11–16

Not rated
Pupils
55
Avg teacher salary
£54,522
Pupil:teacher ratio
5.6:1
Academy trust
PROSPER LEARNING TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2TS