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X4 Learning Support Assistant SEND
Grade 6, £28,142 - £31,022 pro rata
Permanent, full-time- 37 hours, 8.30am to 4.30 pm.
Start date- To Be Confirmed
 
The Governors of Walworth Primary School are seeking to appoint high-quality, enthusiastic and motivated learning support assistants. We are looking for someone who:-
 
• Has experience of supporting SEND pupils
• Has experience of working with individual and groups of children as well as supporting in class.
• Shows enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to the role and the school as a whole.
• Has high expectations and a drive to succeed.
• Has the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills
• Is highly organised and has good time management skills
• Demonstrates good English and Mathematics skills
• Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written
 
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure DBS check.
 
Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
 
Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.
 
This post is not open to job share.
 
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. 
 
Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay
 
Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example: 
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
 
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.
 
Completed application forms should be returned to the school.
 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
 
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
 
Closing date for applications is Monday 1st June 2026 (Noon) 
Interview Date: TBC
 
Walworth School  
Bluebell Way Newton Aycliffe Co Durham DL57LP
 
Tel: 01325 300194
Email: j.thompson428@walworth.durham.sch.uk
 

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £28,142 - £31,022 pro rata

Location: Newton Aycliffe, Durham

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Social Care

Job Role: Support Worker