Support Assistant Level 2

Newcastle City Council; Lemington; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Lemington Riverside Primary School in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking three Support Assistants (Level 2, Grade N3) on a fixed-term basis from 16 November 2026 to 16 July 2027. The posts require a TA qualification or QTS, and the ability to work across the primary age range with pupils with diverse needs.

The role is 32.5 hours per week, term-time only, with potential overtime in wrap-around care, and a supportive leadership team behind you. Closing date 16 October, interviews 4 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold an approved teaching assistant qualification or have QTS.
• Experience supporting pupils with diverse needs is desirable.
• Ability to work across the primary age range and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a wide range of needs to access learning.
• Maintain high standards of pupil welfare and behaviour in class.
• Collaborate with staff to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to an inclusive, safe and enriching school environment.

Skills

Pupil support

Behaviour management

Inclusive education

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Lemington Riverside Primary School
Rokeby Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 8RR

32.5 hours per week, term time only, plus 2 training days to be worked during school closure periods as directed by the School. Initially fixed term until 16 July 2027.

Due to the continued growth of our school and over half of the school population having an identified SEND need, the Governors of Lemington Riverside Primary School wish to appoint three Support Assistants (Level 2, Grade N3), on, initially, a fixed-term basis from 16 November 2026 until 16 July 2027.

This post is suitable for passionate and committed individuals who can demonstrate that they can support an inclusive education for every child at Lemington Riverside. We are looking for candidates who hold a relevant teaching assistant qualification. We are looking for ambitious and meticulous team members who will go the extra mile for the benefit of the school community. The successful candidates will need to be able to work across the primary-age range, as required, by the needs of the school.

The appointed teaching assistants will benefit from the support of a strong leadership team, a strong and dedicated staff team, an experienced governing body and a supportive community.

The successful candidates will lead by example, setting high standards for themselves, the school and others. They will be competent at supporting and managing pupils, often with complex needs and a variety of abilities. They must be able to think creatively and problem solve. They will have a positive outlook and will be excited at the prospect of joining a fully inclusive, community focused primary school.

The successful candidates will:

• have an approved teaching assistant qualification (or have achieved Qualified Teacher Status).
• work successfully across the primary age range supporting a wide variety of pupils
• be motivated, committed and proactive in the face of challenge
• be organised, highly efficient and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• be committed to working with pupils with a wide range of additional needs.
• be able to adapt practices and procedures in order to ensure best outcomes for pupils
• support the vision and ethos of the school
• have a mature and professional attitude that is always child-focused.

The role is 32.5 hours per week. This will be working the hours of 8:30am – 3:30pm Monday-Friday, term-time only. There may be an opportunity for overtime working in the wrap-around care provision for the school. Flexible working adjustments can be discussed at interview.

Closing date for applications is Friday 16 October, at 12 noon. Shortlisting will take place that afternoon & short-listed candidates informed via email. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4 November 2026.

Lemington Riverside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, pre-interview references and an enhanced DBS check.

Online checks will be completed for all short-listed candidates as part of our safer recruitment procedures.