Learning Support Assistant; Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant)

Salary
:
Scale 3 (£25,584 to £25,989 pro rata, £21,967 to £22,315 actual per year)

Contract
:
Permanent, full time (part time & job share considered), term-time only

Closing date
:
Wednesday 5th August 2026 at 9am

At NUAST, our staff are passionate advocates for their subject/area and an invaluable link between education and industry.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic Learning Support Assistant on a permanent basis that can support our specialist approach to learning.

Your main responsibilities within this role will be:

• Provide teaching support to allocated pupils by planning teaching with the class teacher to achieve progression of learning
• Assisting in preparing the learning environment and the materials used therein
• Managing student behaviour to ensure a constructive working environment
• Support learners in class across the academy, in 1:1 sessions and in small groups to facilitate learning and engagement.
• Under the direction of the teacher devise planning to meet the needs of assigned individuals or groups.

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.