Learning Support Assistant Level 2

We're seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant with experience of providing classroom support, to assist with the learning and personal development of all our children. Under the direction of the teacher, you will work to establish positive relationships, empathising with the needs of our children.

• Learning Assistant Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
• Motivation to work with children and young people.
• Emotional resilience when working with challenging behaviours.
  
  Our school is one of seven primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and implement it in everyday practice.
West Walker Primary School is a place where everyone is valued, we have a commitment to maximising potential by developing positive attitudes in an atmosphere of mutual respect, inclusion and enjoyment. In our last inspection, West Walker Primary School was judged as Good. In return we offer:
• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
• The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
• Membership of the Local Government Pensions Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured - the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.
• Good public transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058.