Playgroup Manager (Support Assistant Level 4)

Neat; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to work scheme

Eye tests for DSE users

Flexible working options

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Job summary

Tyneview Primary School invites applications for a Level 4 Support Assistant to oversee our Pre-School setting. You will supervise classes, lead learning activities, and support group work under senior leadership, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment for our youngest learners.

The role focuses on safeguarding, positive pupil relationships, and proactive problem solving within a term-time schedule. We value development opportunities and a collaborative trust environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent.
• Experience of advancing progress of pupils within a learning environment.
• Experience of managing pupil behaviour and supervising pupils.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults and establish positive relationships with pupils.
• Ability to respond positively to unexpected problems and situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Pre-School setting.
• Supervise whole classes and lead agreed learning activities.
• Oversee group work and supervise other support staff.
• Work under guidance of senior leadership to foster a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

NVQ 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Pupil progress development

Behaviour management

Interpersonal with children

Problem solving in unexpectedsitu3?

Education

Early Years qualification (EYFS)

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 willsupervise 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.

We are looking for a colleague who has:

• 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: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england

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.
• 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.

NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.