Learning Support Assistant
-
School:
Prosper Learning Trust -
Location:
Sunderland -
Salary:
N4 £25,584- £26,409 -
Hours:
33.50 hours per week, term time + 5 additional training days -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
28th Apr 2025
For more details and how to apply, please visit here: Vacancy Detail -SCH-PLT-0114 – SAMpeople Recruit
Looking for an exciting new role to support teaching pupils with autism and a learning disability?
This role is perfect for a positive and professional individual with:
- A Level 2 Qualification related to education (e.g. Teaching Assistant or Nursery Nurse qualifications) or a Level 3 qualification
- A clear understanding of the Special Needs Assistant’s role
- Preferably some experience working in a classroom
Sounds like the role for you? Read on!
Harry Watts Academy is a specialist free school in Sunderland which opened in September 2020 for autistic pupils aged between 5-16 years with a learning disability. We pride ourselves on having a shared belief that all children have a right to the best education that can be provided and a learning and working environment where all are respected, valued and achievements celebrated.
Harry Watts Academy is a split site school, with locations in both Sunderland (Redhouse) and Washington (Harraton). Currently, our Engage and Explore pathways are based at Redhouse and our Discover pathway is based at Harraton. You will therefore be willing to support the teaching and learning of pupils on any of our three pathways on either of our sites.
As a valued member of our team, you will:
- Assist the class teacher in supporting the teaching and learning of our pupils
- Help children to overcome barriers to learning and develop their social and emotional skills, to encourage them to achieve their full potential
- Work alongside internal and external staff contributing to the development of a positive and inclusive setting that meets the needs of all our pupils
Prosper Learning Trust
Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 with Newcastle Bridges School and Mary Astell Academy. Thomas Bewick School joined the Trust in April 2019, Harry Watts Academy in September 2020 and Gilbert Ward Academy opened in September 2023. We are striving to build further collaboration across the academies and grow as a multi-academy trust, whilst continuing to strengthen our relationships with schools outside the MAT for the benefit of our pupils.
Prosper Learning Trust was formed to help vulnerable young people succeed. Many children and young people face challenges in their lives that many adults will happily never experience, Prosper Learning Trust’s range of academies are here to support them in doing so.
Wherever possible we will help these young people to thrive in a mainstream educational setting. Where that cannot happen, we will provide a safe space for them in one of our Alternative Provision schools until they are ready to return or move on.
Our Specialist Academies offer autistic children and young people the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment, where differences are celebrated, and every pupil is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
Through our academies, we provide high quality teaching, curriculum and care in a range of environments. We provide education from 0 to 18 years old, in normal school settings, in hospitals, and via outreach work and support transition between them at every stage.
Visit School Website