Stocksfield Avenue Primary School
St Cuthbert’s Road
Fenham
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 2DQ

Fixed term until 31.08.2027 (to be reviewed in summer term)

At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life.

We are a family of 9 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne who have formed a Multi Academy Trust because we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives. We live by our vision and values every day in all aspects of what we do and its important anyone joining the Trust does as well.

Smart are recruiting for Learning Support Assistant with SEND at Stocksfield Avenue Primary School

What we can offer you:

Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners
Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
An experienced and talented team of staff with supportive Trustees and wider School / community
The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust
Attractive salaries
Access to the membership of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and other attractive benefits
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers a range of services such as Counselling and Physiotherapy.
Attractive annual leave allowance including the potential to work term time only
Opportunity for flexible working, where appropriate.
Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, cycle to work and car leasing
Learning and development tailored to your role

The ideal candidate would have:

Commitment to the ethos of the school
The ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning
The ability to work as part of a team effectively
The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and parents, promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs

The successful candidate will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023) legislation.

Your principal place of work will be Stocksfield Avenue Primary School, but you may be required to work at other Trust sites within Smart Multi Academy Trust within reason.

Please apply by completing the support staff application form and returning it to northrecruitment@epm.co.uk

Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 9am
Shortlisting date: Monday 2nd November 2026
Interviews: W/C 9th November 2026

Applications should be returned to: northrecruitment@epm.co.uk

Please note EPM ltd are managing the vacancy on behalf of Smart Multi Academy Trust.