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SEND Learning Support Assistant

Newquay Junior Academy · Newquay · Cornwall

Job description

Newquay Junior Academy is seeking two caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant (SEND) to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with additional needs, helping them to thrive both academically and personally within our inclusive academy community.

At Newquay Junior Academy, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to high expectations, inclusion and ensuring that every pupil feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience of working with children, ideally including those with Special Educational Needs.

Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Support children with a range of additional needs, adapting learning where appropriate.

Work closely with class teachers and the SENDCO to deliver targeted interventions and classroom support.

Be patient, resilient and nurturing while maintaining high expectations.

Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We can offer you:

Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn.

A supportive, welcoming and dedicated staff team.

A vibrant academy where wellbeing, inclusion and personal development are valued alongside academic achievement.

The opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day.

Newquay Junior Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

If you are passionate about helping every child flourish, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Recruitment at recruitment@celtrust.org

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About this school

Newquay Junior Academy

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 7–11

Good
Pupils
463
Avg teacher salary
£49,434
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.6:1
Academy trust
CORNWALL EDUCATION 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.

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Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2NL

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Salary
£24,310.00 Annually (FTE) 44.652 paid weeks
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
20 July 2026
Closing date
31 August 2026

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