Learning Support Assistants

Learning Support Assistants

Thomas Bewick School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW

As soon as possible

16 September 2026

• Learning support or cover supervisor

Visas cannot be sponsored

Part time:
Flexible working pattern: 20 hours per week over five days, term time (9am to 1pm or 11.45am to 3.45pm Mon - Thurs & 12.00 noon - 4.00pm Fri) + 3 additional training days

Permanent

This role is perfect for positive and professional individuals with:

• A clear understanding of the Special Needs Assistant’s role
• The ability to support the teaching of pupils with learning difficulties
• GCSEs Grade C+/4+ (or equivalent) in Maths and English

The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:

• A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
• Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group
• Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme, each with favourable employer contribution rates.
• Employee centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace
• Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Looking for an exciting new role to support teaching pupils with autism?

Thomas Bewick School is seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our team.

This role is perfect for positive and professional individuals with:

• A clear understanding of the Special Needs Assistant’s role
• The ability to support the teaching of pupils with learning difficulties
• GCSEs Grade C+/4+ (or equivalent) in Maths and English

As a valued member of our team, you will:

• Assist in providing classroom support to pupils with special educational needs (autism)
• Ensure provision of general care and welfare by responding appropriately to the social, emotional and physical needs of pupils
• Work with teachers, speech and language therapists and other specialist staff to assist in delivering agreed programmes

Sounds like the role for you? Read on!

If you are ready to make a significant impact in the lives of our pupils and be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking community, we would love to hear from you. This is a chance to be at the heart of something truly special and work alongside the wonderful pupils at our school.

Thomas Bewick School is a specialist provision for autistic children and young people. We cater for children and young people aged 3-19 years with a range of abilities and differences associated with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and all of our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

The school is arranged over four different sites:
Sites 1 and 2 are based in West Denton, we also have 2 satellite sites based in Denton Burn and Kenton (site 3 and site
4). Our relevant, exciting and challenging curriculum is taught and supported by a team of caring, friendly and dedicated staff who are trained in a range of ASC specific approaches and strategies. All of our pupils have access to an autism specific environment with a range of specialist facilities and activities available to support different aspects of their learning and development.

To learn more about Thomas Bewick School and Prosper Learning Trust, please visit our websites.

Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 to help vulnerable young…