Support Assistant Level 2

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Support Assistant Level Two for a fixed-term role, working 37 hours per week during term time. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and highly motivated, equipped with excellent professional and personal skills. Responsibilities will include supporting students and assisting teachers in educational activities. The role offers a salary of £25,949 per annum pro rata, with additional benefits, and requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Living Wage supplement

Training days

Qualifications

• Commitment to working within a team.
• Ability to be flexible across the school.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of disclosure from the DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support students in their learning and development.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities.
• Organize flexible support across the school.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Highly motivated

Excellent professional skills

Excellent personal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Moorside Primary School is a Foundation School which is part of the WEST Trust. The employer is the Governing body of the school.

Location

Moorside Primary School
Beaconsfield Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 5AW

Contact

Tel: [phone]

Position

Support Assistant Level Two to work at our school. Position is thirty‑seven hours per week, term time plus five training days as determined by the school.

Salary £25,949 per annum pro rata, actual £22,281 per annum This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.45 an hour.

The post is fixed term commencing as soon as possible and is for one full year.

We are looking for someone who will be enthusiastic, highly motivated, with excellent professional and personal skills, committed to working within a team and able to be flexible across the school.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of disclosure from the DBS and to meet a range of other recruitment checks including a childcare disqualification declaration form.

Further details, application forms and recruitment pack for the above post are available from Linda Hall, email [e-mail] or can be downloaded from our website www.moorside.newcastle.sch.uk. Then forwarded to Linda Hall.

Please note that CV’s will not be accepted

Closing date: 10 am on Friday 12th December 2025 Interviews week beginning: Monday 15th December 2025