Learning Support Assistant

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Job Title:

Learning Support Assistant

Location:

Parkside House School, Backworth, NE27 0AB

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 08:30-16:00

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time Only
Start:
February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Your role is more than a classroom position; it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils with additional needs. You will collaborate with teachers and tutors to provide tailored support, foster inclusion, and help students build confidence and independence.

• Provide tailored one-to-one and group support, building confidence and independence.
• Build positive relationships that nurture personal, social, and emotional growth.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and adapting activities to suit individual needs.
• Create an inclusive, welcoming environment where every pupil feels valued and motivated.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies to keep every child safe and supported.

• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic about helping young people succeed.
• Thrives in a supportive, team-focused environment.
• Interest in working with pupils with autism or additional learning needs.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Full UK driving licence – able to support across both our school sites in Backworth and Ashington.

Parkside House School is an SEMH Independent Special School with sites in Backworth and Ashington. We offer specialist teaching, small class sizes, bespoke timetables, and a nurturing environment for pupils aged KS2-Year 6 to KS5. Our school supports students with SEMH needs and associated learning difficulties.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ – access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Market‑leading benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing, insurance, discount options, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase, and Critical Illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support

Your health and wellbeing are important to us. You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4-Day Working Week is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.