Playgroup Manager (Support Assistant Level 4)

NEAT Academy Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

National living Wage £12.60/hr

Cycle to work scheme

Eye tests for DSE users

Flexible working

Pension schemes

Job summary

Tyneview Primary School within NEAT Academy Trust is seeking a Level 4 Support Assistant to oversee our Pre-School setting. You will supervise classes, lead learning activities, manage group work and support staff under senior leadership, helping young learners flourish in a nurturing environment.

The role is term-time plus 5 training days, starting January 2027 and fixed to 31 August 2027, within a Trust delivering high quality education across the North East.

Qualifications

• Experience of supervising whole classes and delivering learning activities.
• Ability to manage pupil behaviour within school procedures.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults and build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes and lead agreed learning activities.
• Oversee group work and supervise other support staff.
• Work under the guidance of senior leadership to foster an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification

NVQ 2/3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced, dedicated early years practitioner looking to make a lasting impact? Tyneview Primary School is seeking a proactive, compassionate, and highly skilled Level 4 Support Assistant to oversee and manage our Pre-School setting. The successful candidate will supervise whole classes, lead and deliver agreed learning activities, oversee group work, and supervise other support staff. Working under the general guidance of senior leadership, you will foster a nurturing, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment where our youngest learners can flourish.

• NVQ 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Experience of advancing progress of pupils of relevant age within a learning environment.
• Experience of managing pupil behaviour and supervising pupils under an agreed system of supervision and processes for integrated working.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults and in particular able to establish positive relationships with pupils.
• Ability to respond positively and effectively to unexpected problems and situations.
• Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved 'full and relevant' criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios. You can find out more about whether your qualifications meets the Department for Education requirements here

The post is term time only plus 5 training days, starting in January 2027, and is fixed term to 31st August 2027. Our school is one of eight primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. Tyneview School is a place where everyone is valued, we have a commitment to maximising potential by developing positive attitudes in an atmosphere of mutual respect, inclusion and enjoyment. In our last inspection, Tyneview School was judged as Good and our pupils made well above average progress at KS1 and KS2.

In return we offer:

• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across our trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured - the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.
• National living Wage, meaning everyone at NEAT Academy Trust receives a minimum hourly wage of £12.60 per hour.
• Cycle to work scheme offering savings on a range of bikes and safety equipment via salary sacrifice.
• Access to free eyes tests for DSE users.
• Opportunities for flexible working. Discounts for large national retailers and local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, insurance and much more.
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pensions Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Family friendly schemes such as maternity, paternity, shared parental and emergency dependent leave.