Support Assistant (6th Form Library)

Gosforth Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Gosforth Group seeks a committed individual for a role at Jesmond Park Academy to supervise and support Sixth Form students during their independent study time. In this dynamic position, the candidate will ensure a productive environment, assist with learning tools, and support vulnerable students. The role offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional development among motivated students in a nurturing academy environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Well-being activities

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students, especially vulnerable and underachieving.
• Ability to guide students in independent learning.
• Relevant qualifications in education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Sixth Form students in their independent study.
• Assist students with study skills and learning resources.
• Maintain and manage library resources and student welfare.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant qualification in education or childhood studies

Job description

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Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Advert Start Date:

02/06/2025

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 15/06/2025 23:59

37 hours

Job Category:

Schools - Support

Vacancy ID:

281397

Employment Location:

Jesmond Park Academy, Jesmond Park W, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DP

Post Number:

SNT4403(e)

Number of posts:

1

15 Jun

Further Information

This school has Academy status and is part of The Gosforth Group; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.

Jesmond Park Academy
Jesmond Park West
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DP

ABOUT THE ACADEMY

Jesmond Park Academy is a thrivingand fully subscribed comprehensive school servicing around 2,100 students from Year 7 to Sixth Form. Our academy has a real sense of community, occupying an iconic site and building equipped with exceptional resources. Our staff have a real passion for education in its broadest sense and we are committed to achieving the best for all of the students in our care, enabling them to make excellent progress and achieve their goals and dreams. Part of Gosforth Group, our academy has undergone a rapid period of change and improvement and continues strivingto become one of Newcastle’s leading academies. We offer a positive working experiencewith an enthusiastic staff team focused on deliveringour goals. If you genuinely desire to do the best for our students, want to be part of an already successful team and supportus on our journey to becoming an outstanding academy - we want to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We require a dynamic, committed, and enthusiastic person to supervise and support our Sixth Form students in their independent study time. Based in the Sixth Form Library, you will be required to ensure a purposeful and productive environment in our Sixth Form Library.

Your role will be supporting students, especially underachieving students, vulnerable students, and refugee students by supporting their learning,helping them with independent learning and acting as a willing link to Sixth Form Tutors.

You will support and guide students’ independent learning by providing resources, offering study skills advice and identifying gaps in students’ independent learning byhelping students in accessing a range of revision tools and techniques.

You will also assist in the management and maintenance of books, apparatus and equipment, look after book collections and issue books to students and in general look after welfare of students in library.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave
• Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
• A school with its community at heart
• An exciting programme of staff well-being activities
• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: [e-mail] or telephone: [phone].

Applications are shortlisted for interview asthey are received, and so early application isencouraged. We reserve the right tocommence the interview process and close thevacancy prior to this date.

Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in theDBS filtering guide and you can view ourPolicy on the Employment of Ex-offenders here .

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.