Learning Support Assistant Level 2

We are seeking a committed professional to join our successful Student Support Base within our school. You will work as part of a multi-professional team to provide general educational support for students. This will include support with learning and also with behaviour and attendance issues as appropriate.

· Experience/Desire to work with students with SEND

· Can demonstrate a good understanding of Social, Emotional or Mental Health difficulties (SEMH) that young people face

· Effective communication and organisational skills

· A sympathetic understanding of broad needs of students ages 9-16

· Experience of working with young people

Gosforth Group are a thriving and ambitious Multi Academy Trust, committed to excellence in education, where all students are valued equally, regardless of their background or ability.

Create your future' encapsulates our purpose as a Multi Academy Trust: to educate, support and nurture all our students so they can achieve their potential and fulfil their ambitious aspirations.

We are extremely proud of what we have achieved so far and as a collective group, and we have an ambitious vision for future growth. Currently, the Gosforth Group comprises of 6 academies, providing education to approx. 6000 students in middle, secondary and post 16-settings, across Newcastle upon Tyne and North Tyneside.

We employ over approx. 650 colleagues across the group, who are responsible for creating and sustaining a culture of empowerment, growth and unrivalled support, making the Gosforth Group a special place to both work and learn.

• A competitive salary


• Generous annual leave


• 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


• An exciting programme of staff well-being activities, from football to surfing!


• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group